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W495 KNV

2000 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,793 mi
Last recorded137,793 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Fiat Coupe81,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 KNV
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 137,793 miles

Front floor corroded but not holed

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 137,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front floor corroded but not holed

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 137,786 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Engine oil level low

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bumper slightly insecure

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle corroded and covered in under sealer

Pass 7 Sep 2023 134,855 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 133,842 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 131,711 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 131,540 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 128,032 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 128,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near the petrol tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 128,182 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)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 128,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 127,390 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 125,725 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 120,881 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 108,021 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 101,690 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 96,782 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 93,270 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 89,335 miles

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

drivers seat will not tilt

Pass 2 Apr 2007 80,745 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 80,499 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 71,917 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 71,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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W495 KNV is a 2000 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 81,365 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 W495 KNV, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W495 KNV registered?

W495 KNV is a 2000 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W495 KNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W495 KNV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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