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W503 VAK

2000 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,033 mi
Last recorded83,033 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Coupe81,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 VAK
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 83,033 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside handbrake cable deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner part (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s higher (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake disc back plates deteriorated

brake flexibles slightly deteriorated

corrosion on underside inc all floor areas, front and rear of sills (holes in floors outwith structural areas)

slight corrosion on suspension eg springs etc

Pass 10 Apr 2024 81,221 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose 1 tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear brake pipe support clip corroded

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 81,220 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose 1 tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear brake pipe support clip corroded

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 80,326 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose straps broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside handbrake cable deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion suspension components

various areas of underside corroded eg both floors, sills etc & hole n/s floor out with structural area

various suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2021 78,590 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

brake flexibles deteriorated

slight corrosion on floor under seats

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

slight corrosion to underside components eg tank straps,, rear springs etc

slight deterioration to various suspension bushes

slight oil leaks

slight play in o/s of steering rack

slight play in steering column

Fail 25 Mar 2021 78,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake discs slightly corroded

brake flexibles deteriorated

rear heatshield loose

slight corrosion on floor under seats

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

slight corrosion to underside components eg tank straps,, rear springs etc

slight deterioration to various suspension bushes

slight oil leaks

slight play in o/s of steering rack

slight play in steering column

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,649 miles

Front anti roll bar drop links bushes deteriorating

Offside Front seat belt needs help returning

Offside slight play steering rack

Rear coil springs rusty

corrosion underside

rear brake discs corroded and worn slightly

slight movement both front seats

slight play steering column

some brake pipes starting to corrode

some other suspension bushes deteriorating

tank straps rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2019 76,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front anti roll bar drop links bushes deteriorating

Offside Front seat belt needs help returning

Offside slight play steering rack

Rear coil springs rusty

corrosion underside

rear brake discs corroded and worn slightly

slight movement both front seats

slight play steering column

some brake pipes starting to corrode

some other suspension bushes deteriorating

tank straps rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2018 74,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 74,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2017 73,166 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front lower inner wing corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 70,788 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 69,921 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 69,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2014 66,531 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 58,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2013 65,599 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2012 52,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 25 May 2011 47,293 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 47,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 41,532 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 41,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 36,016 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,959 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 24,899 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 24,896 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 23,180 miles

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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W503 VAK is a 2000 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W503 VAK, 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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W503 VAK is a 2000 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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