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WV53 WZJ

2003 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,134 mi
Last recorded45,134 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 45,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn twisted (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking and deteriorated and close to legal limit

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

vehicle covered in mud underneath

Fail 19 Jan 2016 45,072 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn twisted (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking and deteriorated and close to legal limit

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

vehicle covered in mud underneath

Pass 3 Feb 2015 38,863 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 38,863 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 37,203 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 7 Dec 2012 37,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 34,508 miles

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

nearside handbrake performance

nearside wiper may soon require replacement

Pass 30 Nov 2010 29,238 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 25,200 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 22,369 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 19,405 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 19,405 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 16,009 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 WZJ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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