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WV53 UWP

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,619 mi
Last recorded61,619 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 61,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 61,619 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 33,966 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 23,685 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 22,195 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 20 Oct 2014 22,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2013 20,680 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 20,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 19,824 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 18,862 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front brake pipe corroded near limit

nearside front chassis leg distorted

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Oct 2011 16,711 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 16,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 15,109 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Oct 2009 13,232 miles

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

offside rear brake pipe corroding

slight exhaust blow from flex

Pass 8 Oct 2008 11,330 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 9,298 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 6,916 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 UWP is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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