MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,797 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
advise corrosion forming on front discs.
advise corrosion forming on front suspension and coil springs.
advise front bonnet grill slightly loose.
advise front pads look low.
advise rear suspension and rear coil spring heavy corrosion forming.
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)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front brake disc slightly corroded
sub frame corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S wiper torn but clears ok
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O/S washers reduced flow
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (175/65/14)
front brake discs pitted and corroded
Front to Rear metal brake pipe is corroded.
Handbrake cable not located in plastic guide beneath car.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside sill is corroded.
Power steering pump damp with fluid no leak apparent at time of test.
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Front to Rear metal brake pipe is corroded.
Handbrake cable not located in plastic guide under vehicle.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside sill is corroded.
Power steering pump damp with fluid no leak apparent at time of test.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front to Rear metal brake pipe is corroded.
Handbrake cable not located in plastic guide under vehicle.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside sill is corroded.
Power steering pump damp with fluid no leak apparent at time of test.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Gearbox noisy on tick over.
High level brake lamp has a bulb out.
Nearside front wheel rim dented.
Neaside rear wheel binding slightly.
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Gearbox noisy on tick over.
High level brake lamp has a bulb out.
Nearside front wheel rim dented.
Neaside rear wheel binding slightly.
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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V189 YJO is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 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 V189 YJO, 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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V189 YJO is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 January 2000.
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