CarVerify

Free Car Check

V169 GWF

2000 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,871 mi
Last recorded151,871 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Fiat Coupe81,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV169 GWF
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 151,871 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 151,511 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 151,210 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 149,891 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from os front flex hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to ns front flex hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes from master cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearings worn and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated os and ns front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

os and ns headlight lenses deteriorated

parking brake performance close to minimum requirements

Fail 8 Dec 2020 149,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from os front flex hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to ns front flex hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes from master cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearings worn and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated os and ns front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

air leak on turbo inlet pipe

os and ns headlight lenses deteriorated

service brake performance close to minimum requirements

Pass 1 Dec 2016 149,065 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 149,063 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Pass 8 Nov 2012 147,082 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 147,082 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 144,167 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise brake discs lightly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011 144,167 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 143,883 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 139,476 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 137,984 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 136,416 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 136,415 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2006 133,922 miles

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

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

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
Full Fiat Coupe reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V169 GWF is a 2000 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V169 GWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V169 GWF?

You can check the full history of V169 GWF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V169 GWF registered?

V169 GWF is a 2000 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 19 February 2000.

Is V169 GWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V169 GWF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V169 GWF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V169 GWF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.