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W248 MES

2000 Fiat Fiorino

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

43,608 mi
Last recorded43,608 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Fiorino71,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 MES
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2011 43,608 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rusty marks around wheel nuts advise checking

Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,455 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 39,455 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,361 miles

o/s/f indicator lense broken

Fail 29 Jul 2009 35,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

o/s/f indicator lense broken

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,301 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,151 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 25,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 22,951 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 22,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 22,436 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Fiorino?

Based on 147,105 MOT tests across 15,316 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
6,793
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
15,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,179
Registration plate lamp not working 1,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,854
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,808
Steering rack gaiter split 1,599
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W248 MES is a 2000 Fiat Fiorino in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Fiorino models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 71,685 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 Fiorino fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W248 MES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Fiorino typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Fiorino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W248 MES registered?

W248 MES is a 2000 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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