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V478 MEU

2000 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,649 mi
Last recorded62,649 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 MEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 62,649 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,630 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009
Pass 22 Oct 2008 45,386 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,105 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 43,105 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 40,606 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 38,306 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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V478 MEU is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V478 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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What year was V478 MEU registered?

V478 MEU is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 February 2000.

Is V478 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V478 MEU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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