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V453 MAE

2000 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,749 mi
Last recorded92,749 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 MAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2009 92,749 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 85,479 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 85,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 76,620 miles

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

handbrake travel just to standard

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2006 68,514 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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V453 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V453 MAE, 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 V453 MAE registered?

V453 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V453 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V453 MAE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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