Fiat Coupe
Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,998 cc
P231 FKLMOT history
P231 FKL is a green petrol Fiat Coupe first used on 23 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 161,390 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 161,390 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,371 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P231 FKL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Coupe
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 23 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
P231 FKL was last recorded at 161,390 miles on 19 Aug 2022, 2,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 158,471 miles · 3 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,919 miles
- Average per year
- 4,371 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 161,390 miles
- 2021 – 158,471 miles
- 2020 – 156,809 miles
- 2018 – 152,756 miles
- 2017 – 147,646 miles
- 2015 – 141,016 miles
- 2014 – 130,203 miles
- 2012 – 127,032 miles
- 2011 – 117,864 miles
- 2010 – 113,831 miles
- 2009 – 109,076 miles
- 2008 – 102,698 miles
- 2005 – 88,300 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,390 miles
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front sill corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front sill corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,390 miles (+2,919)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 161,390 miles
- Test number
- 544497725706
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass158,471 miles (+1,662)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 158,471 miles
- Test number
- 701867449651
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass156,809 miles (+1,008)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 156,809 miles
- Test number
- 189508502871
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass155,801 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 155,801 miles
- Test number
- 329660680828
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill corroded
Fail155,801 miles (+3,045)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,801 miles
- Test number
- 743064903938
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill corroded
Pass152,756 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 152,756 miles
- Test number
- 274740719924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,756 miles (+5,110)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,756 miles
- Test number
- 339262129928
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass147,646 miles (+3,091)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 147,646 miles
- Test number
- 333509998889
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,555 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 144,555 miles
- Test number
- 848279756088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,552 miles (+3,536)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,552 miles
- Test number
- 191284487916
- FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass141,016 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 141,016 miles
- Test number
- 864338080509
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail141,016 miles (+10,813)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,016 miles
- Test number
- 713751927628
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass130,203 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 130,203 miles
- Test number
- 529283824081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,203 miles (+3,171)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,203 miles
- Test number
- 435194614038
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass127,032 miles (+9,168)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 127,032 miles
- Test number
- 747918432360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,864 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 117,864 miles
- Test number
- 437068601469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,864 miles (+4,033)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,864 miles
- Test number
- 716384901360
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass113,831 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 113,831 miles
- Test number
- 701230760165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,829 miles (+4,753)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,829 miles
- Test number
- 164729740172
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass109,076 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 109,076 miles
- Test number
- 242073759490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,076 miles (+6,378)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,076 miles
- Test number
- 620004849151
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteNearside rear suspension bump stop is insecure and nearside front bump stop deteriorated
- NoteOffside front sttering arm inner joint has play in it
Pass102,698 miles (+14,398)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 102,698 miles
- Test number
- 994611958132
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass88,300 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 88,300 miles
- Test number
- 532683035368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P231 FKL
- Does P231 FKL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P231 FKL expired on 6 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P231 FKL?
- The MOT on P231 FKL expired on 6 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P231 FKL done?
- P231 FKL was recorded at 161,390 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2022, an average of 4,371 miles a year.
- Has P231 FKL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P231 FKL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2020.
- Has the mileage on P231 FKL ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on P231 FKL find?
- P231 FKL passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.
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