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WV53 TVU

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,836 mi
Last recorded87,836 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 87,836 miles

Corrosion on fuel tank and exhaust system

Fuel tank has dampness around join and a smell of petrol,replacement recomended

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 79,314 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 79,308 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,006 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 73,996 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Nov 2012 57,677 miles

rear wiper blade split.

small cut in offside front tyre outter wall

Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,462 miles

Alternator belt slightly cracked.

Both front seats, seat back mechanisms slightly worn.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 54,462 miles

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

Alternator belt slightly cracked.

Both front seats, seat back mechanisms slightly worn.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 51,731 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 51,731 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 46,092 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,319 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 39,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,708 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 32,708 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,935 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 25,935 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 19,527 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 19,527 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

high handbrake travel

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 TVU is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

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

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