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VA03 LXV

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,994 mi
Last recorded54,994 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 LXV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 54,994 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKES PIPES COVERED IN IOL GRESS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush OSR NSR CORRODED (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 54,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 54,973 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 52,377 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 43,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 34,662 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 26,969 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 22,850 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 22,591 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 22,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 22,971 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 220,977 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 21,799 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 21,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 21,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,763 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 19,965 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,765 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 17,217 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 17,217 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,626 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 13,687 miles

nail in inner shoulder o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2006 11,506 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento?

Based on 527,923 MOT tests across 43,589 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,837
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40,977
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,236
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,599
brake binding 26,292
Headlamp aim too low 24,513
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VA03 LXV is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 41,903 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Seicento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 40,977 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA03 LXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VA03 LXV registered?

VA03 LXV is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 August 2003.

Is VA03 LXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA03 LXV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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