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WV53 TPU

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,247 mi
Last recorded116,247 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 116,247 miles

Engine malfunction light illuminated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 116,247 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Engine malfunction light illuminated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 109,598 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Under Vehicle Going To Rear Of Vehicle. (3.6.B.2c)

Engine Management Light On.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 109,592 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner Wheel Arch (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Under Vehicle Going To Rear Of Vehicle. (3.6.B.2c)

Engine Management Light On.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 103,069 miles

Both Metal Brake Pipes Under Vehicle Going From Front To Rear Corroded.

O/S/R Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisey.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 96,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2013 96,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 96,194 miles

corrosion /deterioration n/s/f inner brake disc

corrosion on suspension components

front brake imbalance at 25%

front to rear +o/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/r parking brake reading+o/s/r service brake reading lower than n/s/r

some uneven application/release on rear service brake

Fail 8 Feb 2012 96,172 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

corrosion /deterioration n/s/f inner brake disc

corrosion on suspension components

front to rear +o/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/r wheel binding

Pass 2 Feb 2011 90,179 miles

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

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

corrosion to suspension components

oil leak

rear to front main brake pipes corroded , just passed

service brake travel becoming long

some deterioration to front brake discs

some imbalance on front service brake

Fail 26 Jan 2011 90,158 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion to suspension components

engine management light on

front brake imbalance at 25% maximum allowed limit

oil leak

rear to front main brake pipes corroded , just passed

service brake travel becoming long

some deterioration to front brake discs

Pass 20 Jan 2010 84,333 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 84,333 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 76,125 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 76,125 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

hand brake cable sticking

Pass 27 Sep 2007 66,096 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,979 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 TPU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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