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WV53 TMX

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,690 mi
Last recorded61,690 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 61,690 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 61,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low very low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 54,676 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,293 miles

rear service and parking brakes only just met required efficiency

Fail 21 Oct 2015 49,293 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear service and parking brakes only just met required efficiency

Fail 1 Sep 2015 49,289 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts handbrake lever (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking unable to perform brake roller test due to leak. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Floor pan corroded

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

Offside Rear brake has slight brake bind

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside washer jet not working.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Jul 2014 47,122 miles

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

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

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

front to rear fuel lines corroded

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2014 47,122 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

front to rear fuel lines corroded

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,365 miles

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

nsr tyre outer sidewall perished.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 42,365 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsr tyre outer sidewall perished.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,584 miles

NSR tyre sidewall perished

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 38,584 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

NSF indicator lense damaged

NSR tyre sidewall perished

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 34,928 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 34,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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 Aug 2010 31,574 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,740 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 25,740 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,780 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 22,780 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 17,983 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 17,983 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2006 13,408 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 TMX is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

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

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