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V223 KGX

1999 Fiat Brava 80 S

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,288 mi
Last recorded44,288 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S71,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV223 KGX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 S
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,288 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 882,175 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 44,392 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 34,388 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,265 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 27,265 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

OFF SIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

OFF SIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH SHIELD BROKEN

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A SCREW IN OUTER TREAD UNREPARIABLE

Fail 7 Mar 2006 27,250 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

o/s/f of vehicle damaged.

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 80 S?

Based on 1,453 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,505
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 251
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 97
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 80
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
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V223 KGX is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 71,745 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 80 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 251 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V223 KGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 80 S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Brava 80 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V223 KGX registered?

V223 KGX is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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