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V581 FJK

1999 Fiat Brava

Gold Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,725 mi
Last recorded81,725 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV581 FJK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 81,725 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

no seatbelts checked on rear seat a pair of child seats fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2009 66,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

no seatbelts checked on rear seat a pair of child seats fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2007 46,451 miles

AIRFLOW METER DISCONNECTED.

AUXILLERY DRIVE BELT CRACKING.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

NEARSIDE MIRROR LENS CRACKED.

REAR TYRES HAVE NAILS IN TREAD.

SLIGHT IMBALANCE AT REAR BRAKES.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 31,640 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 31,640 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn

Pass 8 Nov 2005 21,807 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 21,807 miles

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

handbrake adjustment required.

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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V581 FJK is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V581 FJK, 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 V581 FJK registered?

V581 FJK is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 November 1999.

Is V581 FJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V581 FJK 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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