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W231 XAA

2000 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,713 mi
Last recorded52,713 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Coupe81,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 XAA
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 52,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm tread depth also worn smooth inner edge CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm tread depth also worn smooth inner edge CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 24 May 2025 49,112 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 48,322 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 48,211 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 45,465 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 43,467 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 42,249 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 42,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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W231 XAA is a 2000 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W231 XAA, 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

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What year was W231 XAA registered?

W231 XAA is a 2000 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W231 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W231 XAA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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