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WV53 KAK

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,083 mi
Last recorded58,083 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 KAK
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 58,083 miles

Door handle broken and sharp!

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside + offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside + offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 58,083 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low

Door handle broken and sharp!

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside + offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Sharp edge (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside + offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 47,784 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer door handle broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 47,784 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer door handle broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 35,978 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 35,977 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 28,829 miles

Battery loose

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

Nearside Wiper blade detiorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror body damaged (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mount detiorated

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 28,829 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking (4.1.D.1a)

Battery loose

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

Nearside Wiper blade detiorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Tyre wall damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror body damaged (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mount detiorated

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 25,841 miles

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view body damaged (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear both tyres cracking

Fail 3 Feb 2017 25,840 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view body damaged (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both tyres cracking

high level stop light not working

Pass 5 Jan 2016 23,975 miles

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

Offside door mirror body damaged

both rear tyres cracking

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult safety belt

exhaust system damaged

internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck aims

Fail 5 Jan 2016 23,975 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside door mirror body damaged

both rear tyres cracking

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult safety belt

exhaust system damaged

internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck aims

Pass 2 Oct 2014 21,891 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 21,533 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,618 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 20,603 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,267 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 19,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2010 17,743 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 16,005 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 16,005 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,080 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 10,574 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 8,037 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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WV53 KAK is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WV53 KAK, 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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WV53 KAK is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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