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WV53 UWK

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

111,190 mi
Last recorded111,190 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 111,190 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 111,176 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment both h/brake cable c/pin need new split pins (1.1.15 (f))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 108,853 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 106,253 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 104,621 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 104,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 101,772 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 101,772 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 101,772 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 95,176 miles

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

o/s rear shock absorber soft

slight damage to front bumper and rear bumper loose

slight imbalance on handbrake and rear footbrake o/s lower

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2014 95,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s rear shock absorber soft

slight damage to front bumper and rear bumper loose

slight imbalance on handbrake and rear footbrake o/s lower

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2013 87,570 miles

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

e.m.l illuminated

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

temporary mirror fitted to n/s door mirror

Fail 29 Oct 2013 87,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

e.m.l illuminated

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

temporary mirror fitted to n/s door mirror

Pass 27 Oct 2012 80,701 miles

slight damage to n/s/f wheel inner rim

surface damage to n/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 18 Oct 2011 72,322 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear bumper bracket broken

Fail 17 Oct 2011 72,280 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear bumper bracket broken

Pass 26 Oct 2010 68,185 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low on inside edge

possible fuel leak at o/s of fuel tank

slight exhaust blow

Fail 25 Oct 2010 68,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre worn low on inside edge

possible fuel leak at o/s of fuel tank

slight exhaust blow

Pass 7 Oct 2009 57,753 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight damage to n/s/f wheel outer rim

slight damage to o/s/f wheel inner rim

slight exhaust blow at front pipe

Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,019 miles

slight exhaust blow at front pipe,add paste

Fail 7 Oct 2008 47,016 miles

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

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

slight exhaust blow at front pipe,add paste

Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,320 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 38,320 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 26,367 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,367 miles

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

Offside 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 UWK is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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