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X301 HTL

2000 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,405 mi
Last recorded132,405 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Coupe81,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX301 HTL
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 132,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 132,370 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated N/S & O/S Floor Area Around Seat Mountings Points Holed and Corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Doesn't turn all Position lights off (4.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber Bushes Worn and Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 130,203 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 130,202 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 128,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 127,768 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 127,734 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 126,517 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 126,514 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 124,668 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 124,664 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 123,011 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 123,011 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 122,871 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 118,445 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 118,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 114,895 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 114,892 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 110,071 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 106,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust clamp wrong size for size of pipe but still secure

nsf inner drive shaft joint slightly leaking oil

rear springs corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 106,110 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust clamp wrong size for size of pipe but still secure

nsf inner drive shaft joint slightly leaking oil

rear springs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 100,556 miles

rear springs corroded

inner cv joint seal has slight oil leak

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 100,521 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

inner cv joint seal has slight oil leak

rear springs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 93,958 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on rear springs

Pass 12 Nov 2012 88,648 miles

rear springs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,498 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 78,753 miles

Both Rear Bump Stops Adrift Within Road springs

Engine Burning Engine Oil Slightly

Petrol Cap Seal Slight Cracks in Outer Edge of Seal

Fail 3 Nov 2010 78,753 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Both Rear Bump Stops Adrift Within Road springs

Engine Burning Engine Oil Slightly

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Petrol Cap Seal Slight Cracks in Outer Edge of Seal

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Oct 2009 71,721 miles

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 64,861 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 55,987 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 49,643 miles

advise front slightly warn and crooved on inner edges.

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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X301 HTL is a 2000 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X301 HTL, 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 X301 HTL registered?

X301 HTL is a 2000 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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