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T231 KCF

1999 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,453 mi
Last recorded136,453 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Fiat Coupe84,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 KCF
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 136,453 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under-sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded but covered in Under-sealer

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded but covered in Under-sealer

Fail 30 Sep 2024 136,447 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under-sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded but covered in Under-sealer

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded but covered in Under-sealer

Pass 18 Sep 2023 134,989 miles

Nearside Front inner sill/floor

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front inner sill/floor corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 134,977 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 134,977 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 134,898 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake flexi twisted slighlty

Pass 21 May 2020 134,438 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 134,027 miles

Central 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))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 133,799 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 133,681 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all rear suspension corroded

Fail 24 May 2016 133,680 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 133,951 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 133,507 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 133,507 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 133,493 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Centre stop lamp has only part working

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

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

Offsie and nearside floor areas starting with visable corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2011 133,330 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 124,651 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 124,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 114,416 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 105,504 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 105,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 94,512 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 90,582 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.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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T231 KCF is a 1999 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 T231 KCF, 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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T231 KCF is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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