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V409 MEU

2000 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,517 mi
Last recorded118,517 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV409 MEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 118,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 111,884 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 104,425 miles

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 94,203 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear wiper worn out

Spare tyre not checked

Fail 12 Feb 2013 94,201 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear wiper worn out

Spare tyre not checked

Fail 29 Oct 2012 93,989 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both inner sills corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2011 82,644 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded and blowing

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Oct 2010 68,531 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,790 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 53,766 miles

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

both front tyre inner edges worn

segments not working high level stop light

Pass 17 Sep 2007 48,005 miles

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

segments out high level stop lights

Pass 13 Sep 2006 43,814 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 43,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front outer C/V boots starting to weep grease

offside rear tyre starting to perish

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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V409 MEU is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V409 MEU, 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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V409 MEU is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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