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T457 UHT

1999 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

100,132 mi
Last recorded100,132 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Coupe84,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT457 UHT
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 100,132 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bonnet stays not holding

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2025 100,131 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bonnet stays not holding bonnet

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Back box outer casing corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 99,996 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2020 99,499 miles

fuel cap sealing device perished

Fail 29 Jan 2020 99,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

fuel cap sealing device perished

Pass 21 Nov 2018 94,818 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

Fail 21 Nov 2018 94,818 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 87,169 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Long pull (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 87,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Long pull (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 87,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,377 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 79,221 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel both side rear (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 78,046 miles

rear both side bump stop insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2013 77,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front lower ball joint dust covers perrished and starting to split.

advise centre exhaust rubber split.

advise offside front tyre low and close to legal limits on 1.6mm.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front lower ball joint dust covers perrished and starting to split.

advise centre exhaust rubber split.

advise offside front tyre low and close to legal limits on 1.6mm.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake fluid level low but no leaks found at time of testing.

advise offside front tyre wearing low on 2mm.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 76,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake fluid level low but no leaks found at time of testing.

advise offside front tyre wearing low on 2mm.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 73,566 miles

advise both rear bump stops adrift.

advise both rear tyres wearing inner edges and low.

advise offside front wheel binding.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 73,566 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both rear bump stops adrift.

advise both rear tyres wearing inner edges and low.

advise offside front wheel binding.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 71,911 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 71,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 71,034 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 71,028 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

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 disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 66,687 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 66,687 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 59,459 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 59,459 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 58,744 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 58,744 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T457 UHT is a 1999 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 T457 UHT, 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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T457 UHT is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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