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V590 FJK

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

116,449 mi
Last recorded116,449 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 FJK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 116,449 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 116,367 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 108,969 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 104,309 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 104,309 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 99,034 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 99,034 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 93,687 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 93,687 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 87,586 miles

slight leak from power steering

Fail 20 Nov 2007 87,586 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight leak from power steering

Pass 28 Nov 2006 75,660 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 75,660 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear brake noisy

Fail 10 Dec 2005 63,980 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

play in offside front lower ball joint.

Pass 10 Dec 2005 63,980 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

play in offside front lower ball joint.

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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V590 FJK is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V590 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 V590 FJK registered?

V590 FJK is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V590 FJK shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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