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W68 VGK

2000 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

123,622 mi
Last recorded123,622 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Coupe81,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 VGK
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 123,622 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 123,620 miles

Emissions unable to be completed CO CONTENT TOO HIGH (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced FLOOR SECTION (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL TO FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2023 121,584 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR HAS SMALL HOLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 121,583 miles

Emissions not tested EXCESSIVELY HIGH CO CONTENT (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR HAS SMALL HOLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 120,455 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 120,455 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 118,030 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT,,NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 118,030 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT,,NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured SIDE REPEATER (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured SIDE REPEATER (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 116,140 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 116,140 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 114,642 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 114,642 miles

Exhaust system insecure Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 112,459 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 101,360 miles

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

Slight huming noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2014 92,038 miles

Corosion to both nearside main brake pipe & at rear

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 86,320 miles

Condition of exhaust

Corosion to nearside main brake pipe

Corosion to nearside rear brake pipe to flexi

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 79,533 miles

Chips on screen

Handbrake travel

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Jul 2012 79,550 miles

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)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (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)

Chips on screen

Handbrake travel

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2011 73,945 miles

Handbrake travel

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,135 miles

Condition of rear brake discs inner faces

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,036 miles

Condition of wiper blades

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

Slight play in steering rack

Wear to both rear tyres inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2008 56,697 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight noise offside rear brake

Fail 8 Jul 2008 56,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight noise offside rear brake

Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,588 miles

rear brake discs inner face poor

Pass 10 Jul 2006 43,284 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 43,284 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W68 VGK is a 2000 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W68 VGK, 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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W68 VGK is a 2000 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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