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WV53 VBN

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,164 mi
Last recorded97,164 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 97,164 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 90,762 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 82,266 miles

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

main run brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Dec 2015 71,247 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 61,890 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 52,875 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 52,711 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 43,346 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges inbalance on front brakes but within 25%

Pass 14 Dec 2011 34,483 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 25,515 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 25,490 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 16,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 10,269 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,112 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 VBN is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

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

Is WV53 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 VBN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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