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WV53 TLY

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,806 mi
Last recorded81,806 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer case corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber outer case corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 75,999 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 70,340 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 70,340 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,145 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 64,145 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,798 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 49,960 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 49,960 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 43,077 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 34,729 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,682 miles

both front tyres wearing outer shoulders

Fail 13 Jun 2008 27,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres wearing outer shoulders

Pass 14 Jun 2007 21,518 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 14,031 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 TLY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TLY, 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 TLY registered?

WV53 TLY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WV53 TLY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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