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WV53 PPZ

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

63,676 mi
Last recorded63,676 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 63,676 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 63,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 63,124 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 63,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 62,585 miles

Lots of areas have corrosion on underside of vehicle especially sump, rear shocks, springs etc

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak from engine

Slight restricted movement in offside front brake

Air in brakes, higher length of travel in pedal .

Fail 20 Sep 2017 62,585 miles

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

Lots of areas have corrosion on underside of vehicle especially sump, rear shocks, springs etc

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak from engine

Rear wiper blade worn out.

Slight restricted movement in offside front brake

Air in brakes, higher length of travel in pedal .

Pass 3 Oct 2016 61,287 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 61,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated not tested binding (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated not tested binding (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 58,748 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shock absorber casings corroded and poor condition (2.7.2a)

radiator leaking

Fail 17 Sep 2015 58,748 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shock absorber casings corroded and poor condition (2.7.2a)

radiator leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,370 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 55,312 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,431 miles

advise engine temp running high

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise knocking noise when rocking steering from side to side

Fail 30 Sep 2013 49,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise engine temp running high

advise knocking noise when rocking steering from side to side

advise park brake cable stiff to operate and not returning to its stops

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,809 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Sep 2012 45,809 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,544 miles

adv altenator belt poor condition......

adv both front tyres getting worn and poor condition........

adv lower altenator bolt missing .....

adv top altenator bolt loose......

Fail 20 Sep 2011 41,530 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

adv altenator belt poor condition....

adv both front tyresgetting worn low to limits........

adv parking brake low effort........

adv top and bottom altenator bolts missing .......

Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,401 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,508 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 26,990 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,990 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,243 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 21,243 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,431 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 PPZ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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