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V490 MEU

2000 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,884 mi
Last recorded87,884 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 MEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 87,884 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 87,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,022 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 9 Apr 2013 77,445 miles

springs corroded

3rd brake light partly working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet safty catch not working

both inner sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

brakes not visable through wheels

exhaust corroded and leaking

floor corroded

n/s bottom ball joint boot deteriorated

rear wiper missing

Fail 9 Apr 2013 77,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

3rd brake light partly working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet safty catch not working

both inner sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

brakes not visable through wheels

exhaust corroded and leaking

floor corroded

n/s bottom ball joint boot deteriorated

rear wiper missing

springs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 74,852 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 69,531 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 69,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,127 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,539 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 54,752 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 49,405 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,100 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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V490 MEU is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 V490 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 V490 MEU registered?

V490 MEU is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 February 2000.

Is V490 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V490 MEU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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