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WV53 TSO

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

33,985 mi
Last recorded33,985 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 33,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 28,429 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 24,025 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 24,025 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 23,611 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 23,540 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 22,604 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 22,174 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 16,191 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 14,653 miles

All tyres on vehicle now nine years old, over manufacures recommended five year use by date/shelf life

Nearside Front Passenger front tyre outer shoulder/sidewall perished

Offside Front Drivers front tyre outer shoulder/sidewall perished

Pass 25 Mar 2017 13,190 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 12,204 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 12,192 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 12,190 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 12,184 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 12,184 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 12,184 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 12,178 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 12,178 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 12,080 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 12,080 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 12,080 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,010 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 12,010 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 11,943 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 11,807 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 TSO is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 TSO, 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 TSO registered?

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

Is WV53 TSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 TSO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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