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RO51 FSS

2001 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,252 mi
Last recorded44,252 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Coupe78,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 FSS
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 44,252 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 44,250 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 41,097 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 36,916 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 33,125 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 30,279 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 30,273 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 28,537 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 25,658 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hand brake requirements only just met

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 25,840 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Fail 22 Apr 2016 25,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,247 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 25,068 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are stsrting to perish on outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Apr 2013 24,949 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 24,436 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer side wall slightly cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,608 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 20,143 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 18,917 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 17,657 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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RO51 FSS is a 2001 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 RO51 FSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO51 FSS registered?

RO51 FSS is a 2001 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RO51 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 FSS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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