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W497 COT

2000 Fiat Motor Home

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

33,201 mi
Last recorded33,201 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Motor Home42,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 COT
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Home
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 33,201 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 30,816 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 29,679 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 28,239 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 27,040 miles

all tyres cracking

front subframe corroding

osf bottom ball joint boot deteriorating

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Apr 2021 27,035 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour osr (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ns and os front bottom ball joints excessive play and boots split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres cracking

front subframe corroding

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2019 25,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 24,008 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 21,948 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 20,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 20,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 20,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 19,056 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012

all four tyres showing age cracks

both front discs showing corrosion

nail in n/s/rear tyre

odometer not showing

Pass 17 Oct 2012
Fail 15 Oct 2012

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

1 bulb out centre stop light

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all 4 tyres showing age crackes

both front discs corroded

odometer not showing

slight bind both front brakes

Pass 17 Mar 2011
Pass 15 Mar 2010 14,306 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 12,417 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 12,417 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 11,620 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 11,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,833 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 8,223 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motor Home?

Based on 17,392 MOT tests across 901 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,888
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
901
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 206
Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 182
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
brake binding 153
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W497 COT is a 2000 Fiat Motor Home in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 42,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W497 COT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W497 COT registered?

W497 COT is a 2000 Fiat Motor Home, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W497 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W497 COT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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