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WV03 PWJ

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,006 mi
Last recorded103,006 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 PWJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 103,006 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 103,006 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 95,571 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres worn on edges

light surface marks in front screen

Fail 25 Jul 2017 95,564 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on edges

light surface marks in front screen

Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,584 miles

o/s parking brake reading lower than n/s

Fail 12 Jul 2016 89,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s parking brake reading lower than n/s

Fail 14 Jul 2015 82,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 73,145 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 73,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 65,099 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,280 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2012 60,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,122 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 55,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jul 2010 50,802 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 50,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

possible fuel tank leak

Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,148 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 46,148 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,106 miles

Rear plastic bumper has damage to the offside

Pass 1 Jun 2007 26,061 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 18,320 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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WV03 PWJ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WV03 PWJ, 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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WV03 PWJ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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