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D5 ESB

1999 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

182,916 mi
Last recorded182,916 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Coupe84,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 ESB
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 182,916 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 179,329 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess resting on exhaust (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 175,465 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 175,465 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 175,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 172,359 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 170,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 167,576 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 164,083 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 158,572 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 152,821 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 152,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 147,767 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 141,348 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 130,612 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 120,473 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 112,754 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 101,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 88,460 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 75,430 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 62,445 miles

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

offside rear bump stop loose

slight play in steering column

Fail 29 Aug 2008 62,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside rear bump stop loose

slight play in steering column

Pass 7 Sep 2007 50,960 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 38,357 miles

both front & nearside rear tyres getting edgey

Pass 2 Sep 2005 31,487 miles

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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D5 ESB is a 1999 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 84,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D5 ESB, 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 27 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 D5 ESB registered?

D5 ESB is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is D5 ESB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 ESB shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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