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S554 KGC

1998 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,450 mi
Last recorded85,450 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 KGC
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 85,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 82,526 miles

exhaust corrorded

exhaust rubbers perishing

offside front outer c.v.boot heavily perishing and grease noted around boot

Pass 13 Apr 2021 80,725 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

offside front outer c.v.boot perishing and grease noted

Pass 10 Jun 2019 77,619 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 77,609 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective inner steering rack boot (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 76,270 miles

Front brakes sticking

Rear brakes pulling low readings

Fail 10 Jul 2017

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 74,421 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 74,415 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2015 74,105 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wipers appear to be incorrect size but still cover enough area to give an adequate view

Fail 31 Dec 2014 74,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wipers appear to be incorrect size but still cover enough area to give an adequate view

Pass 18 Dec 2013 73,174 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 73,174 miles

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

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 71,916 miles

air bag light on.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Dec 2011 71,006 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on.

Fail 30 Dec 2011 71,006 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

air bag light on.

Pass 29 Dec 2010 70,624 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 70,206 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 70,206 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 69,769 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 69,769 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 69,065 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Dec 2007 69,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 68,267 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 30 Dec 2005 67,635 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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S554 KGC is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 S554 KGC, 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.

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S554 KGC is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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