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V20 VLE

1999 Fiat Coupe

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

80,210 mi
Last recorded80,210 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Coupe84,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 VLE
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 80,210 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 79,360 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 78,888 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion brake discs,, due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

parking brake performance 17%, mot pass mark 16%

sill covers etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

vehicle is in "Bellissimo" condition for age

Pass 22 Apr 2023 78,801 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively due to lack of use (1.2.1 (e))

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

sill covers etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

vehicle is in "Bellissimo" condition for age

Pass 6 Nov 2021 78,611 miles

parking brake performance 17%, pass 16%.. o/s/r performance lower than n/s/r

sill covers fitted, limiting view

vehicle is in "Excellent" condition for age

Pass 7 Nov 2020 78,179 miles

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

sill covers fitted, limiting view

vehicle in " eccellente" condition

Pass 5 Jul 2019 77,922 miles

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

sill covers fitted, limiting view

vehicle in " Excellent" condition for age

Pass 30 Jul 2018 77,578 miles

recommend wax oil underside of vehicle

sill covers fitted, limiting view

vehicle in "excellent" condition for age

Fail 12 May 2018 77,553 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe going to rear brake valve (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking rear brake pipe, to rear brake valve (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at centre of vehicle, near leaking pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

all tyres perished, and slightly cracking

o/s and n/s front floor/sill panels slight corrosion

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 9 May 2017 76,989 miles

Oil leak minor ()

all tyres, slightly perished

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 5 May 2017 76,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions o/s and n/s rear tyres (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak minor ()

all tyres, slightly perished

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 21 May 2016 76,601 miles

minor oil leak

sill covers etc fitted, limiting view

vehicle in "excellent" condition

Fail 7 May 2016 76,574 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

minor oil leak

n/s handbrake performance low,, recommend check

sill covers fitted limiting view

Pass 16 May 2015 75,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component 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)

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

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

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

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

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

minor oil leak

sill covers fitted,, limiting view

Pass 17 May 2014 73,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

recommend check steering track

Pass 11 May 2013 70,538 miles

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

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

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

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

recommend wax oil underside of vehicle

Pass 5 May 2012 67,230 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 May 2012 67,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 May 2011 64,023 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 64,021 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 60,762 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated at edge

Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,154 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 56,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 51,680 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 51,654 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 46,791 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 46,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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V20 VLE is a 1999 Fiat Coupe in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V20 VLE, 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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What year was V20 VLE registered?

V20 VLE is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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