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W517 YBN

2000 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,126 mi
Last recorded119,126 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Coupe81,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW517 YBN
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 119,126 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 117,628 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 117,628 miles

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 116,325 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mid silencer rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 114,886 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 112,153 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 111,279 miles

Centre and Rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded around the base

Pass 8 Nov 2018 111,208 miles

all cv boots perished

all tyres perishing

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust heavily corroded but not leaking

rear shockers and springs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 110,227 miles

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

engine smoking when warm

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2013 110,227 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

engine smoking when warm

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 102,739 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust box corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

timing belt overdue

Fail 24 Jul 2012 102,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust box corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2011 95,132 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front seat bases have slight movement in runners

nearside rear tyre worn below limit on inner edge

timing belt over due

Fail 18 May 2011 95,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front seat bases have slight movement in runners

nearside rear tyre worn below limit on inner edge

timing belt over due

Pass 18 May 2010 89,756 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 89,756 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

bonnet release handle broken

bonnet struts don't hold up bonnet

earth strap on battery loose

engine smoking

no reverse light

undershield insecure

Pass 20 May 2009 84,220 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 84,220 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

bonnet stay damper burst

both front drop link bushes perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 76,258 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 76,115 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front lower wish bone bushes worn

offside front flexi hose perished

Pass 9 May 2007 69,753 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 69,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise o/s/r brake pipe corroded †advise front brake discs worn †advise front brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 26 Apr 2006 65,146 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

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

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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W517 YBN is a 2000 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W517 YBN, 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 W517 YBN registered?

W517 YBN is a 2000 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W517 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W517 YBN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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