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V505 FYC

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,190 mi
Last recorded98,190 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV505 FYC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 98,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 87,344 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 87,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 79,554 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 78,419 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 65,993 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f track rod end dust cover split no movement found at time of test

n/s/r light cluster tapped

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper rubber missing

slight movement in both front top mounts

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Jun 2008 65,993 miles

Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

different size tyres fitted front to rear

exhaust corroded

n/s/f track rod end dust cover split no movement found at time of test

n/s/r light cluster tapped

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper rubber missing

slight movement in both front top mounts

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2007 57,205 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 57,205 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2006 49,639 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wiper blades deteriated

Pass 26 May 2005 39,159 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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V505 FYC is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 68,731 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 V505 FYC, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V505 FYC registered?

V505 FYC is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V505 FYC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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