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S553 FHT

1999 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,187 mi
Last recorded75,187 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava 1.4 S64,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 FHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2009 75,187 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated.

Near side rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Off side front wiper blade split slightly.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 75,187 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated.

Near side rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Off side front wiper blade split slightly.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 68,947 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside front flexible brake hose perished

offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Pass 9 May 2007 60,097 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 59,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 May 2006 50,119 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 50,119 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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S553 FHT is a 1999 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 64,625 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S553 FHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S553 FHT registered?

S553 FHT is a 1999 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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