Fiat Coupe
From 2,151 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Coupes fare better: 2000 models pass at 80.6% vs 70.9% for 1997.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame and spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 116 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 116 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 106 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 88 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 65 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 64 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 55 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 43 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 42 |
| braking effort inadequate at a wheel | 40 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 39 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 35.4% of failures are serious: 22% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 13.4% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £116.
Fiat Coupe on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 87 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 87. At this rate, roughly 26.2 years until none remain. Now at 29.1% of its peak (7,195 in 2000 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 581 | 1,515 | +0 | -0 | +5 |
| 2025 Q2 | 594 | 1,497 | +0 | -16 | -16 |
| 2025 Q1 | 525 | 1,582 | +0 | -5 | -5 |
| 2024 Q4 | 506 | 1,606 | +0 | -66 | -66 |
| 2024 Q3 | 570 | 1,608 | +0 | -8 | -8 |
| 2024 Q2 | 588 | 1,598 | +1 | -0 | +30 |
| 2024 Q1 | 526 | 1,630 | +0 | -53 | -53 |
| 2023 Q4 | 536 | 1,673 | +0 | -16 | -16 |
2 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe 20V Turbo | Petrol | 361 | 77% |
| Coupe 20V | Diesel | 107 | 23% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 80.6% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1999 | 71.9% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1998 | 73.4% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, service brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 1997 | 70.9% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
1 earlier years
| 1996 | 67.2% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
Typical mileage
Half of all Coupes tested had between 70,018 and 127,902 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 89,693 median miles, the Coupe has 0.03 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Fiat models
| Fiat 500 | 75% |
| Fiat Ducato | 75.4% |
| Fiat Panda | 71.7% |
| Fiat Punto | 65.7% |
| Fiat Doblo | 71.6% |
Common questions
What is the Fiat Coupe MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Coupe has a 72.9% MOT pass rate based on 2,151 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Coupe?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Coupe is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 116 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
How many Fiat Coupes are on UK roads?
There are 581 Fiat Coupes currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,515 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Coupe at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Coupe is 89,693 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 70,018 and 127,902 miles.
Buying a used Coupe?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 72.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £116 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.