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V170 HVU

2000 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,763 mi
Last recorded114,763 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV170 HVU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 114,763 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 105,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 96,673 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 88,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 79,419 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 79,419 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 71,126 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 71,126 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 79,222 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 79,222 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cooling fan not working

Pass 28 Nov 2007 70,591 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 60,746 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 52,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Dec 2005 52,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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V170 HVU is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 67,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V170 HVU, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V170 HVU registered?

V170 HVU is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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