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V258 LAE

2000 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

115,438 mi
Last recorded115,438 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV258 LAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 115,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front subframe rusty

offside outer sill corroded

rear road springs rusty

Fail 21 Dec 2010 115,430 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front subframe rusty

offside outer sill corroded

rear road springs rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2009 108,224 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside outer sill

Fail 26 Nov 2009 108,224 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)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 5 Dec 2008 105,490 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 105,490 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 100,602 miles

Front and rear subframes getting corroded abit

N/S/F tyre nearing limits of tread wear

N/S/F wheel inner rim abit bent

Fail 30 Nov 2007 100,582 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front and rear subframes getting corroded abit

N/S/F tyre nearing limits of tread wear

N/S/F wheel inner rim abit bent

Fail 29 Nov 2006 91,518 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre wearing severely on outer sidewall

Pass 29 Nov 2006 91,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing severely on outer sidewall

Fail 27 Nov 2006 91,485 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre severely worn on sidewall

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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V258 LAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 V258 LAE, 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 V258 LAE registered?

V258 LAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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