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X498 SCP

2000 Fiat Fiorino

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

39,974 mi
Last recorded39,974 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Fiat Fiorino71,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 SCP
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 39,974 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both outer sills excessively corroded but not affecting overall vehicle integrity

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Under vehicle mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Evidence of tyre fouling against gearbox, but not touching at time of test

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mountings cracking and worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four bushes cracking but not causing movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple leaks but not exceeding requirement (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 39,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both outer sills excessively corroded but not affecting overall vehicle integrity

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Under vehicle mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Evidence of tyre fouling against gearbox, but not touching at time of test

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting missing on centre section but still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mountings cracking and worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four bushes cracking but not causing movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple leaks but not exceeding requirement (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 39,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Sill badly corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Rear Silencer rear exhaust rubber mount collapsed

Pass 28 Dec 2016 38,402 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 38,398 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust pipe mounting rubber missing Middle section pipe rubbers deteriorating badly

Pass 15 Dec 2015 37,913 miles

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust hanger broken(rubber)

Nearside Front Head lamp beam dim

Fail 15 Dec 2015 37,913 miles

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust hanger broken(rubber)

Nearside Front Head lamp beam dim

Offside Rear fog lamp not working Poor contact(make temp repair) (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 36,557 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 36,517 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 35,389 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 35,382 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 33,332 miles

n/s and o/s lower swivel balljoint gaiters split but not allowing penetration of particles.

steering heavy.

very slight roughness felt at trackrod balljoints

Fail 11 Dec 2012 33,324 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s lower swivel balljoint gaiters split but not allowing penetration of particles.

steering heavy.

very slight roughness felt at trackrod balljoints

Pass 8 Dec 2011 30,822 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2011 30,822 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,934 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,078 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 20,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mount split

Pass 4 Jan 2008 18,272 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 16,696 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 16,691 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Fiorino?

Based on 147,105 MOT tests across 15,316 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
6,793
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
15,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,179
Registration plate lamp not working 1,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,854
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,808
Steering rack gaiter split 1,599
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X498 SCP is a 2000 Fiat Fiorino in Red with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Fiorino models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 71,685 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 Fiorino fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X498 SCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Fiorino typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Fiorino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X498 SCP is a 2000 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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