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WV53 TNO

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,574 mi
Last recorded59,574 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2019 59,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire exhaust rubbing on fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front indicator lens cover missing

Pass 10 May 2018 57,193 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2018 57,193 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 57,134 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Handbrake needs adjusting.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 54,342 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 54,321 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2016 50,031 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 46,472 miles

All four tyres are cracked on sidewalls

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Both front wiper blades split

Exhaust blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,284 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 43,279 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 39,676 miles

Rear exhaust silencer entrails escaping

Slight exhaust leak from centre joint

Fail 24 Nov 2012 39,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer entrails escaping

Slight exhaust leak from centre joint

Pass 3 Dec 2011 37,570 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 34,624 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,836 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 31,824 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,563 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 24,063 miles

middle exhaust section very rusty and small hole

Fail 1 Nov 2007 23,634 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 19,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,413 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 TNO is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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