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RK51 UEP

2001 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,426 mi
Last recorded166,426 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Coupe78,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 UEP
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 166,426 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 145,294 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 125,485 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 125,481 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 104,558 miles

Aircon condensor wet.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 95,415 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 90,003 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 86,842 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 86,523 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 77,766 miles

w/screen damaged †rear tyres small splits tread †rear exhaust box outer cover corroded †f/n/s innerwheel rim damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2007 77,757 miles

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

rear tyres small splits tread †rear exhaust box outer cover corroded †f/n/s inner wheel rim slight damage

Pass 12 Sep 2006 72,172 miles

w/screen slight damage †f/n/s brake hose slightly perished †rear exhaust box outer cover corroded †

Fail 5 Sep 2006 72,172 miles

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

w/screen slight damage †rear exhaust box outer cover corroded †f/n/s brake hose perished on body †

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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RK51 UEP is a 2001 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 78,473 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 RK51 UEP, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK51 UEP registered?

RK51 UEP is a 2001 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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