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WV53 PNU

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,077 mi
Last recorded67,077 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 PNU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2023 67,077 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

air bag warning light does not illuminate

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 65,187 miles

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

Central Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Front Accelerator Pedal Rubber Missing

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyore scrubbing on outer edge

Fail 17 Jan 2022 65,185 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))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Leaking oil and has excessive play (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour White Light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Faulty Fuel Cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Front Accelerator Pedal Rubber Missing

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyore scrubbing on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2021 62,327 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 62,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened floor corroded & holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front jacking points corroded

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 59,767 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front top suspension mounting worn

Nearside Rear chassis / prescribed area corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery loose

o/s/f jacking point corroded and holed

rear axle and suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 56,223 miles

Offside Front tyre tread cracked

front jacking points/floor corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 52,794 miles

Nearside Front jacking point / floor corroded

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear light full of water

brake pedal appears spongy - advise brake check

Fail 26 Jan 2018 52,791 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front jacking point / floor corroded

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear light full of water

brake pedal appears spongy - advise brake check

Pass 27 Jan 2017 49,929 miles

n/s and o/s suspension leg corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f jacking point corroded

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2017 49,929 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

n/s and o/s suspension leg corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f jacking point corroded

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 48,384 miles

exhaust corroded by front flexi joint

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear suspension mounts corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,165 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 45,952 miles

corrosion in rear shockabsorbers

Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,539 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,438 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 43,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,167 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 40,370 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 40,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r parking brake binding sometimes

Pass 14 Jan 2009 35,862 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,292 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,203 miles

Airbag warning light on

Fail 26 Sep 2006 18,184 miles

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

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

Air bag warning lamp on

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 PNU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PNU, 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 WV53 PNU registered?

WV53 PNU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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