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WV53 VAE

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,785 mi
Last recorded67,785 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 67,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear shock absorber corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 31 May 2022 63,855 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2021 60,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system require adjustment or repair.

Pass 14 Feb 2020 58,035 miles

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Feb 2019 53,504 miles

Exhaust front flexi-pipe corroded

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2018 52,795 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis / turret areas

Exhaust front flexi-pipe corroded

Offside front tyre nearing limit

Fail 9 Feb 2018 52,795 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis / turret areas

Exhaust front flexi-pipe corroded

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

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

Offside front tyre nearing limit

Pass 11 Feb 2017 51,990 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 51,469 miles

emissions just with in limits

Pass 21 Feb 2015 50,806 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre nearing limit

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 24 Jul 2013 49,029 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 49,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 47,652 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,845 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 46,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,184 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 36,155 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Feb 2008 29,270 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 24,064 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 23,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 VAE is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VAE, 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 VAE registered?

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

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