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VO03 OHV

2003 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,609 mi
Last recorded75,609 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Cinquecento45,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 OHV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 75,609 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 72,730 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 65,462 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 60,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 60,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 56,722 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 53,028 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 48,937 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Outer tyre is on 1.6mm inner.

Nearside Front tyre is on 1.6 mm outer.

Nearside Rear coil spring is corroding.

Offside Rear coil spring is corroding.

full exhaust system is corroded.

Fail 6 Dec 2017 48,937 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer tyre is on 1.6mm inner.

Nearside Front tyre is on 1.6 mm outer.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring is corroding.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring is corroding.

full exhaust system is corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 43,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 29,774 miles

handbrake lever pulls slightly high

Fail 10 Dec 2014 29,774 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

handbrake lever pulls slightly high

Pass 9 Dec 2013 26,982 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 23,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 20,101 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 17,770 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 14,936 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 12,621 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 8,273 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 8,273 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 5,700 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?

Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,093
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
33,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,095
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,321
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 11,533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,676
brake recording little or no effort 10,260
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VO03 OHV is a 2003 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 45,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO03 OHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VO03 OHV registered?

VO03 OHV is a 2003 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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