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V497 KBA

2000 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,772 mi
Last recorded50,772 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2007
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 KBA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,772 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

battery in poor state of charge

boot lid damaged

o/s/f wing dented

o/s/r wheel trim missing

rear wiper worn split

slight weep gearbox

Fail 14 Sep 2007 50,772 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

battery in poor state of charge

boot lid damaged

o/s/f wing dented

o/s/r wheel trim missing

rear wiper worn split

slight weep gearbox

Pass 5 Jun 2006 44,972 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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V497 KBA is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V497 KBA, 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 V497 KBA registered?

V497 KBA is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V497 KBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V497 KBA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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