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WV53 TVA

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

50,089 mi
Last recorded50,089 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 50,089 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 50,050 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 46,250 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 45,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 44,874 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 44,874 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 43,162 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 43,160 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 41,488 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 38,325 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 38,325 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 35,446 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 35,443 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2014 32,361 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 32,361 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 29,285 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 29,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 27,034 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 24,276 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 24,276 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 21,617 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 19,182 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 19,182 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,883 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 16,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 14,502 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 11,814 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 TVA is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 TVA, 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 TVA registered?

WV53 TVA is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is WV53 TVA safe to buy?

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