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V505 KAE

2000 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,090 mi
Last recorded73,090 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV505 KAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 73,090 miles

advised by vehicle presenter high level stop lamp disconnected

heavy surface corrosion present on front to rear brake pipes

heavy surface corrosion present on offside front brake pipe

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

timing belt casing missing

Fail 1 Dec 2011 73,063 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

3 x nails in nearside rear tyre

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy surface corrosion present on front to rear brake pipes

heavy surface corrosion present on offside front brake pipe

lambda sensor NOT connected

light metalic scraping noise present from nearside rear brakes when rotated by hand

nail in offside rear tyre

power assisted steering fluid level on minimum

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

timing belt casing missing

Pass 30 May 2010 65,061 miles

high level brake light inop

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 55,881 miles

front registration plate cracked

Fail 3 Dec 2008 55,881 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)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 31 May 2007 48,953 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 48,953 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 44,427 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 KAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V505 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 V505 KAE registered?

V505 KAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V505 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V505 KAE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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