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W965 VKE

2000 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,272 mi
Last recorded159,272 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Coupe81,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW965 VKE
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2017 159,272 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

injection/management light on

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

Hand brake cable fouling exhaust

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

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

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

air con drive belt hanging loose

battery warning light on

underside suspension has corrosion but not considered excessive

Pass 2 Jan 2015 157,312 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 151,735 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 149,692 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 147,584 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 141,483 miles

centre exhaust has a slight blow

parking brake close to limit 17%

Fail 5 Feb 2011 141,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 23 Jan 2010 122,997 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

centre exhaust section has a slight blow

compensator becoming stiff

front number plate slightly damaged

handbrake lever pawals have slight play

handbrake travel on limit

nearside washer requires attention soon

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside number plate light dim

Pass 11 Feb 2009 118,147 miles

Exhaust emiisions failed first fast idle test.

Fail 11 Feb 2009 118,147 miles

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

Exhaust emiisions failed first fast idle test.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 113,514 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 113,514 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 105,835 miles

Front 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 15 Feb 2006 93,806 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 93,790 miles

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

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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W965 VKE is a 2000 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W965 VKE, 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 W965 VKE registered?

W965 VKE is a 2000 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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