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WV53 VCF

2003 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

63,862 mi
Last recorded63,862 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 63,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 63,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 58,825 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 58,825 miles

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

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 51,988 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 51,965 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 47,118 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear 155/65/13 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,818 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 44,799 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,437 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 42,437 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 39,114 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 39,114 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 35,763 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 35,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,170 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 28,176 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,121 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 19,464 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 19,464 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 16,602 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 13,106 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 VCF is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VCF, 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 VCF registered?

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

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