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WV53 TVM

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,475 mi
Last recorded88,475 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 TVM
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2013 88,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

coolant radiator fan seized

coolant radiator in poor condition

engine airbox missing

exhaust heat sheild insecure

full exhaust system corroded badly

n/s/f , n/s/r and o/s/r tyres all worn to raised tread

rear valance damaged and corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 82,678 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 82,634 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four tyres deteriorated (cracked)

evidence of possible fuel leak on fuel tank - no visible leak at time of test

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2011 76,403 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 76,363 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,685 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 68,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 62,573 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 62,572 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 57,366 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 44,322 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 TVM is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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