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WN53 SBV

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,460 mi
Last recorded111,460 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 SBV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 111,460 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bad engine oil leak ( getting close to brakes )

general under body corrosion

windscreen damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2015 111,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bad engine oil leak ( getting close to brakes )

general under body corrosion

windscreen damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2014 103,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber deteriated

nearside front wheel trim damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2014 103,456 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock absorbers corroded

brake pedal rubber deteriated

nearside front wheel trim damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2013 94,521 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/f hub cap damaged

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

rear shockabsorbers corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2013 94,521 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust middle joint blowing slighty on joint

n/s/f hub cap damaged

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

rear shockabsorbers corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2012 86,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 77,755 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 77,755 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine k light on

Pass 23 Sep 2010 70,563 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Sep 2010 70,563 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,456 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 62,456 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,322 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,311 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 32,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,455 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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WN53 SBV is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WN53 SBV, 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 WN53 SBV registered?

WN53 SBV is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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