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WV53 UTK

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,410 mi
Last recorded74,410 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 74,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 73,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 73,263 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 71,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

n/s/r tyre worn to excess and perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Sep 2020 70,383 miles

o/s/r slight brake bind

Fail 23 Sep 2020 70,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 24 Sep 2019 68,880 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 24 Sep 2019 68,880 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 25 Sep 2018 66,532 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to excess on inner edge and perished

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 31 Aug 2017 59,290 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 59,290 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 52,830 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 52,830 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,408 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 49,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,573 miles

Both rear wheel bearings noisey

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 36,573 miles

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

Both rear wheel bearings noisey

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 33,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,285 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,169 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,878 miles

overheats

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Oct 2007 23,535 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,535 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,347 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 UTK is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UTK, 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 UTK registered?

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

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