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W899 UBV

2000 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,312 mi
Last recorded67,312 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Coupe81,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW899 UBV
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,312 miles

handbrake on limits 16%.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 67,311 miles

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

handbrake on limits 16%.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 63,533 miles

Offside handbrake lower effort and handbrake passed on lowest effort allowed at 16%

Pass 18 Mar 2010 60,050 miles

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

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

handbrake effort only 17% (low on offside)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Mar 2009 56,086 miles

handbrake effort only 17% (fails at 15%)

rear brake discs pitted and worn

slightly low effort on offside rear handbrake

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,002 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 52,000 miles

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,668 miles

rear brake pads look low ???

Pass 20 Mar 2006 43,510 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 43,510 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 42,473 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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W899 UBV is a 2000 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W899 UBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W899 UBV registered?

W899 UBV is a 2000 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W899 UBV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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