MOT History from tests of diesel FIAT FIATs year 2000

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Pass percent:63.97%

(The average a diesel FIAT FIAT year 2000 passes without issue)

Based on:2,104 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	193
Registration plate lamp issues	121
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	120
Brake pipe excessively corroded	117
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	66
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	52
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	39
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	26
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	23
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	22
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	18
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	18
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	18
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	16
Registration plate issues	15
Rear brake binding	14
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	13
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	12
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	11
Windscreen has damage	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	9
Windscreen washer not working	9
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	8
Front brake application uneven	8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	6
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	6
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	5
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	4
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation \|2.5.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	3
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	193
Registration plate lamp issues	121
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	120
Brake pipe excessively corroded	117
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	66
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	52
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	39
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	26
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	23
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	22
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	18
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	18
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	18
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	16
Registration plate issues	15
Rear brake binding	14
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	13
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	12
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	11
Windscreen has damage	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	9
Windscreen washer not working	9
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	8
Front brake application uneven	8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	6
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	6
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	5
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	4
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation \|2.5.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	3
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3

MOT History from tests of diesel FIAT FIATs year 2000

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