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WV53 VAO

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,572 mi
Last recorded50,572 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,572 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall starting to perish

radiator cooling fan not working

slight damage to nearside chassis leg and front panel

Fail 7 Oct 2010 50,572 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall starting to perish

radiator cooling fan not working

slight damage to nearside chassis leg and front panel

Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,323 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2009 41,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,682 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,936 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 25,933 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,413 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 VAO is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

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

Is WV53 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 VAO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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