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WV53 UYC

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,009 mi
Last recorded52,009 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 UYC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 52,009 miles

cooling fan inop

Fail 20 Mar 2019 52,008 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

cooling fan inop

Pass 31 Jan 2017 48,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 48,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,219 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 48,219 miles

Nearside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 47,444 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 47,443 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 45,734 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2012 45,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,355 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 39,258 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,635 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2009 27,618 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,331 miles

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

Oil leak

offsideb rear hand and foot brake slight bind

rear wiper blade well worn

Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2006 10,963 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 UYC is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UYC, 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 UYC registered?

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

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