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V519 HEV

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,360 mi
Last recorded91,360 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV519 HEV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 91,360 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 91,358 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 88,832 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 88,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 83,160 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,092 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 61,590 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 52,146 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 50,453 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 42,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 42,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,767 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,926 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 38,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,932 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 36,932 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,088 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,423 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 29,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,330 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 26,338 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,353 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 19,533 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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V519 HEV is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 V519 HEV, 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 V519 HEV registered?

V519 HEV is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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