MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front sill rot but not in prescribed area
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear floorpan corroded but not in prescribed area
inner steering joint have play
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise exhaust blow
advise front suspension bushes worn
advise rust treatment brake pipes
advise wiper blades in poor condition
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise exhaust blow
advise front suspension bushes worn
advise rust treatment brake pipes
advise wiper blades in poor condition
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and approaching legal limit
advise exhaust clamps badly corroded
advise front subframe corroded
advise o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded
advise oil leak on engine
advise rear springs corroded
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise exhaust clamps badly corroded
advise front subframe corroded
advise o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded
advise oil leak on engine
advise rear springs corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front wiper blade split
offside front wiper blade split
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front wiper blade split
offside front wiper blade split
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
advise car not safe to use on the road due to brake fluid loss
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Both inner cv boots leaking
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both inner cv boots leaking
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both inner cv boots are leaking
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V454 HHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.
Across all 1999 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 68,731 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 V454 HHW, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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V454 HHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 23 September 1999.
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