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R612 KMW

1997 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,653 mi
Last recorded170,653 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 KMW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 170,653 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2025 169,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2025 169,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2024 168,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2023 166,761 miles

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosions

Pass 30 Mar 2022 165,181 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 163,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrison

Pass 10 Mar 2020 163,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 163,484 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 160,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 160,694 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 158,075 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 158,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 156,531 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 154,054 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 154,054 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 150,258 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 150,258 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 146,619 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 144,040 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 144,040 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 142,858 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

high intensity brake light has 1 bulb not working

nearside front tyre on 2mm on outter edge

offside front tyre on 2mm on outter edge

rear exhaust clamp corroded

slight corrosion on both front a.b.s rings

slight corrosion on fuel tank straps

Fail 9 Jun 2011 142,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

high intensity brake light has 1 bulb not working

nearside front tyre on 2mm on outter edge

offside front tyre on 2mm on outter edge

rear exhaust clamp corroded

slight corrosion on both front a.b.s rings

slight corrosion on fuel tank straps

Pass 15 Feb 2010 136,092 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 136,090 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 129,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil cooler? pipes corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2009 129,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil cooler? pipes corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 120,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust clamp corroding

lower engine cover fitted so unable to make full assesment

o/s/f wiper slightly split

Fail 6 Mar 2008 120,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust clamp corroding

lower engine cover fitted so unable to make full assesment

lower engine gaurd loose

o/s/f wiper slightly split

Pass 16 Feb 2007 113,815 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 99,805 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear section of undertray insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2006 99,805 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear section of undertray insecure

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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R612 KMW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 93,876 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R612 KMW, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R612 KMW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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