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WV53 VBZ

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,534 mi
Last recorded93,534 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 May 2019 93,534 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

coolant level low

oil pressure light on dash

Pass 19 Sep 2018 89,045 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 89,045 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,452 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 82,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 74,711 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 68,597 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 68,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 62,034 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 62,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,776 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 56,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 49,034 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,187 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F brake binding on a little

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Oct 2009 36,657 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 32,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,085 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 26,358 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 VBZ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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