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P20 LUS

2000 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

158,738 mi
Last recorded158,738 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Coupe81,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 LUS
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 158,738 miles

Long hand brake travel.

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 158,729 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both head lamps (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Long hand brake travel.

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 157,540 miles

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

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

corrosion to both inner sills and floor pan

Fail 29 Jan 2024 157,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

corrosion to both inner sills and floor pan

Pass 17 Sep 2020 157,035 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both Sides. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 157,014 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both Sides. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 155,687 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration & Emission just met the limits. (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side light Flickering.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 150,048 miles

Fuel cap seal, slightly perished

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 150,045 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal, slightly perished

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 144,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 137,548 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2015 126,743 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Jan 2015 126,743 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

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

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Feb 2014 116,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 104,390 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 88,302 miles

Front disc worn and rear disc rusted

Pass 19 Jan 2011 71,324 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 57,008 miles

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

near side rear suspension bumpstop insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,431 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,585 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 48,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 43,327 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,425 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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P20 LUS is a 2000 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 P20 LUS, 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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P20 LUS is a 2000 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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