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V588 HNP

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,754 mi
Last recorded68,754 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV588 HNP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 68,754 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion n/s & o/s rear wheel arch's

Pass 15 Nov 2024 68,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 67,527 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 66,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 66,911 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021
Pass 16 Nov 2020 65,309 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 64,495 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 63,425 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 62,315 miles

park brake lever nearly at end of working travel

Pass 15 Nov 2016 60,835 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 59,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tread worn on outer edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 58,224 miles

nearside front shockabsorber unit damp indicating fluid loss at some time

Pass 21 Nov 2013 57,212 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 55,638 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,207 miles

nearside and offside front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,246 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn on edges

offside front tyre tread very worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2011 54,252 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread worn on edges

offside front tyre tread very worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,246 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 51,838 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Jun 2009 51,800 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,187 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 46,403 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,487 miles

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

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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V588 HNP is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V588 HNP, 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 V588 HNP registered?

V588 HNP is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V588 HNP safe to buy?

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