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WV53 TLU

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

43,091 mi
Last recorded43,091 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 TLU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 43,091 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 43,091 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 37,195 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 37,194 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 36,910 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 36,909 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 36,112 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 36,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 34,944 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2020 33,427 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 32,192 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 30,109 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 30,109 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 27,594 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 25,154 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 21,997 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 21,982 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 18,874 miles

Nearside front tie rod inner ball joint has very slight play

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 16,242 miles

Nearside front tie rod inner ball joint has very slight play.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 14,138 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 12,506 miles

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

nearside rear adult belt not checked as a child seat is fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 11,379 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 10,657 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 9,239 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 6,906 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 5,490 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 5,490 miles

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

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 TLU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

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

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