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V491 KAE

2000 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

125,531 mi
Last recorded125,531 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 KAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 125,531 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s & o/s front wiper blade ends splitting

n/s front bumper support corroded

o/s & n/s outersills have corrosion at the rear

o/s/r tyre perished/cracked sidewall

oil leak on corroded sump

Pass 2 Dec 2011 123,549 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

nearside and offside front to rear front section slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2011 123,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

nearside and offside front to rear front section slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 120,626 miles

both front brake discs heavily scored

Fail 30 Nov 2010 120,625 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs heavily scored

Pass 3 Dec 2009 116,991 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 116,985 miles

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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

high handbrake lever travel

slight blowing from exhaust on front

Pass 5 Dec 2008 101,435 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 101,435 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2008 99,957 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sump badly corroded/leaking . oil level low.

Pass 21 Mar 2008 99,957 miles

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

sump badly corroded/leaking . oil level low.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 94,983 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 94,983 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

car overheating

Pass 14 Mar 2006 81,428 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 81,423 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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V491 KAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol 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 V491 KAE, 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 V491 KAE registered?

V491 KAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 February 2000.

Is V491 KAE safe to buy?

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