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J16 MRL

2000 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,877 mi
Last recorded77,877 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Coupe81,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 MRL
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 77,877 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play worn to limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

spare tyre flat

underside covered in thick underseal

Pass 31 Jul 2024 77,575 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces are rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

handbrake performance on limit

underside covered in thick underseal

Fail 31 Jul 2024 77,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces are rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

handbrake performance on limit

underside covered in thick underseal

Pass 18 May 2023 77,301 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint covered in exhaust paste (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner to outer sills rusty

Fail 18 May 2023 77,301 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint covered in exhaust paste (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

inner to outer sills rusty

Fail 23 Mar 2023 77,297 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed at offside spring top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Both lower sill lips rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Front and rear suspension components rusty

Front exhaust pipe rusty and covered in repair paste

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Thick underseal over entire floor pan of vehicle

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 77,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2017 77,203 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

225 / 45 / 16 tyres fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Chassis on the limit (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All under body underseal (2.4.A.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both handbrake low (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 77,130 miles

225 / 45 / 16 tyres fitted

Sill & inner wheel arch covers

Fail 27 Nov 2015 77,130 miles

225 / 45 / 16 tyres fitted

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Sill & inner wheel arch covers

Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,835 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 75,643 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 75,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,573 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 74,573 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside 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 18 Aug 2010 70,231 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 70,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 64,413 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 64,413 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 56,519 miles

o/s/r tyre geting close

Fail 20 Feb 2008 56,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 53,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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J16 MRL is a 2000 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J16 MRL, 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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J16 MRL is a 2000 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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