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S785 HDK

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,584 mi
Last recorded50,584 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS785 HDK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,584 miles

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

centre stop light faulty

nearside driveshaft leaking

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,383 miles

CENTRE STOP LIGHT FAULTY

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 48,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

CENTRE STOP LIGHT FAULTY

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 45,547 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 45,498 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 42,477 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop light faulty

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s drive shaft leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2006 42,477 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre stop light faulty

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s drive shaft leaking

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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S785 HDK is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 68,731 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S785 HDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S785 HDK registered?

S785 HDK is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S785 HDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S785 HDK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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