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W544 VEO

2000 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

130,482 mi
Last recorded130,482 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Coupe81,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW544 VEO
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 130,482 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 130,482 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 130,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 130,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust is loose at the joint

fuel cap sealing washer sightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2013 130,229 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap sealing washer sightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2012 119,507 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs have surface corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 119,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

corroded brake pipe out of load sensing valve

corroded brake pipes to front flexible hoses,recommend replacing

corrosion on rear brake discs

corrosion on rear coil springs

front brake discs corroded and worn

headlamp height adjustment n/w

n/s/f shock absorber boot adrift

n/s/f tyre wearing low and close to bald on inner edge

o/s parking brake effort low

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

slight cracking to o/s/r flexible hose

slight deterioration to n/s/f flexible hose

Pass 29 Nov 2011 111,586 miles

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

corroded brake pipe next to fuel tank,unable to fully assess condition,recommend replacing

engine noisy

front bottom balljoint boots split

n/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

o/s parking brake effort low

slight cracking to rear tyres

slight play in front lower suspension arm front bushes

slight play in n/s and o/s track rod ends

slight play in o/s/f bottom balljoint

Pass 20 Nov 2010 99,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 86,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 86,077 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 64,119 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 50,727 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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W544 VEO is a 2000 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W544 VEO, 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 W544 VEO registered?

W544 VEO is a 2000 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W544 VEO safe to buy?

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