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V198 KNY

2000 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,550 mi
Last recorded89,550 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 KNY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2013 89,550 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn to limit

cooling fan seizing and inoperative

Pass 23 Aug 2012 86,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all rear suspension conponents corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2012 86,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all rear suspension conponents corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 83,625 miles

front brake discs badly corroded and pitted

high viz brake lamp disconected

nearside rear shock absorber

offside rear metal brake pipe and both front to rear brake pipes corroded badly and only just pass

Fail 15 Aug 2011 83,625 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs badly corroded and pitted

nearside rear shock absorber

offside rear metal brake pipe and both front to rear brake pipes corroded badly and only just pass

Pass 12 Aug 2010 80,530 miles

offside rear metal brake pipe

Fail 12 Aug 2010 80,530 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 13 Aug 2009 77,276 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres verry close to limit

front brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2009 77,276 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres verry close to limit

centre exhaust insucure

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2008 73,540 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 73,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 62,279 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 62,279 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,471 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 49,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 36,662 miles

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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V198 KNY is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V198 KNY, 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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V198 KNY is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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