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WV53 UVG

2003 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

60,908 mi
Last recorded60,908 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 60,908 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy modified (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 61,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 58,374 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 55,732 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 48,218 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

center to rear exhaust start distorting & corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2021 48,218 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

center to rear exhaust start distorting & corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 46,481 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 46,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 42,203 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under carriage surface rust

Fail 21 Sep 2019 42,202 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under carriage surface rust

Pass 21 Sep 2018 40,006 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 40,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 36,427 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 34,877 miles

oil leak

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 14 Sep 2016 34,867 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low reflector insercure (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

oil leak

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,030 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 32,029 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall split (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre cut in tread

Fail 29 Aug 2014 29,084 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre cut in tread

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

slight corrosion to both rear brake flexys

Fail 24 Sep 2013 24,849 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

slight corrosion to both rear brake flexys

Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,410 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 21,386 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Sep 2011 19,261 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2010 17,050 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 16,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 14,592 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 14,592 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,444 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 10,147 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 7,310 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 UVG is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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