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K20 CPE

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,878 mi
Last recorded118,878 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 CPE
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 118,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wheels buckled

Pass 13 Jan 2012 117,991 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 117,991 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 112,084 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

Fail 16 Nov 2010 112,084 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 103,857 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 93,973 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 82,175 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 82,174 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 70,120 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Dec 2005 59,121 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 59,121 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 59,121 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe?

Based on 73,267 MOT tests across 6,722 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
3,394
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,743
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,861
brake recording little or no effort 3,763
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,410
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,269
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K20 CPE is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 86,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K20 CPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K20 CPE registered?

K20 CPE is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is K20 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K20 CPE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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