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S61 BBU

1999 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

158,552 mi
Last recorded158,552 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Coupe84,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 BBU
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 158,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 158,547 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 157,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner arch corroded and bottom

Position lamp insecure both fronts loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trialing arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 157,380 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of front subframe back mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced back of both rear floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel/crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner arch corroded and bottom

Position lamp insecure both fronts loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion inner wings within 30cm of mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trialing arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 156,020 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wheel speed sensor wire insecure (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Position lamp insecure both fronts (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn uneven inner edges feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 156,018 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wheel speed sensor wire insecure (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Position lamp insecure both fronts (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn uneven inner edges feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 153,810 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside dipped beam , low intensity

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear flexible brake hose, slightly twisted

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 153,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside dipped beam , low intensity

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear flexible brake hose, slightly twisted

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 151,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension components have mild corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2021 151,474 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired return spring, broken (1.1.17 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded connected to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension components have mild corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2020 148,021 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle-pipe support rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front number plate spacing not correct

Fail 12 Oct 2020 148,021 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle-pipe support rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front number plate spacing not correct

Pass 11 Oct 2019 144,371 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 138,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front cross member slightly corroded

various rear suspension components corroded not considered excessive

Fail 11 Oct 2018 138,599 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front cross member slightly corroded

various rear suspension components corroded not considered excessive

Pass 11 Oct 2017 132,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres wearing on inner edges

various rear suspension components slightly corroded

wiperblades slightly smearing

Fail 10 Oct 2017 132,950 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres wearing on inner edges

various rear suspension components slightly corroded

wiperblades slightly smearing

Pass 5 Oct 2016 130,976 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front small pipes to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe between both brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edges

slight corrosion on various rear suspension components

Fail 5 Oct 2016 130,971 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front small pipes to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe between both brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edges

slight corrosion on various rear suspension components

Pass 20 Oct 2015 129,698 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front little pipes to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe between the flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 129,698 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front little pipes to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe between the flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 127,720 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust clamp missing from backbox

exhaust mount broken on centre section

Fail 17 Oct 2014 127,716 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust clamp missing from backbox

exhaust mount broken on centre section

Pass 21 Oct 2013 125,850 miles

1 x exshaust clamp broken at rear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

back box rubbing spring

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Fail 21 Oct 2013 125,850 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

1 x exshaust clamp broken at rear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

back box rubbing spring

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2012 123,691 miles

exhaust hitting rear spring

Fail 17 Oct 2012 123,691 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

exhaust hitting rear spring

front discs u/s

Pass 27 Oct 2011 121,196 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition,both rear brake flexy pipes slightly twisted

Fail 27 Oct 2011 121,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition,both rear brake flexy pipes slightly twisted

Pass 9 Oct 2010 118,208 miles

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

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

Oil leak

back box fouling n/s/r spring

Fail 8 Oct 2010 118,206 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

back box fouling n/s/r spring

Pass 15 Oct 2009 115,581 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 112,665 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2008 112,665 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2007 104,591 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2006 100,801 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 95,413 miles

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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S61 BBU is a 1999 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 84,611 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 S61 BBU, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S61 BBU is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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