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V479 BVV

2000 Fiat Brava

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

119,932 mi
Last recorded119,932 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV479 BVV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 119,932 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 119,918 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 116,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

coolan level low

plastic cover over both rear brake flexi so unable to inspect fully

wireing runnig in offside front door piller

Fail 4 Jan 2012 115,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolan level low

plastic cover over both rear brake flexi so unable to inspect fully

wireing runnig in offside front door piller

Pass 6 Jan 2011 107,486 miles

N/S/F BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT JUDDER

N/S/F SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE FLEXI TO LOAD VAVLE STARTING TO CORROD

O/S/R FOOT BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

Fail 4 Jan 2011 107,486 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S/F BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT JUDDER

N/S/F SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE FLEXI TO LOAD VAVLE STARTING TO CORROD

O/S/R FOOT BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 100,611 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 94,582 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2009 94,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2008 87,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 87,709 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 74,490 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 74,490 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 63,945 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 63,945 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

front disc corroed slightly outer edge

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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V479 BVV is a 2000 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V479 BVV, 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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V479 BVV is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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