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WV53 UTY

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,192 mi
Last recorded88,192 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 UTY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2022 88,192 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber shows signs of loss of all fluid

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

engine oil sump pan severely corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 87,553 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 87,553 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 86,744 miles

Service brake performance ONLY 50% just within MOT minimum requirements.

Pass 21 Feb 2019 85,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 85,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall cracked

Offside Front Outer Tyre wall cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2017 84,638 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 73,927 miles

advise corrosion to rear suspension conponents

Fail 2 Dec 2015 73,927 miles

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

advise corrosion to rear suspension conponents

Pass 19 Dec 2014 60,550 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,468 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 49,408 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 41,924 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 41,923 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,896 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 35,694 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,104 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,850 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 26,850 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,345 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 22,921 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 22,921 miles

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

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 UTY is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UTY, 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 UTY registered?

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

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