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WV53 TUW

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,370 mi
Last recorded67,370 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 67,370 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 67,332 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer / inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 60,171 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 58,052 miles

Age related corrosion

All four road springs corroded

All four shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Radiator weeping coolant

Pass 28 Jun 2018 44,520 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

FUEL TANK CORRODING

NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODING

Fail 28 Jun 2018 44,518 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

FUEL TANK CORRODING

NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODING

Pass 28 Jun 2017 34,924 miles

Nearside Front tyre at 1.6 m/m and cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 28 Jun 2017 34,924 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre at 1.6 m/m and cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 4 Jul 2016 28,748 miles

PARKING AND SERVICE BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Pass 3 Jul 2015 25,598 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 25,598 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 23,723 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 22,936 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,936 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,953 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 21,953 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,294 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 18,990 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,305 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,731 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 10,765 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2006 7,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2006 7,250 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 TUW is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TUW, 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 TUW registered?

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

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