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V731 GKU

2000 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,368 mi
Last recorded59,368 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV731 GKU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 59,368 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 50,973 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2013 50,970 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,624 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

O/S/R tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Fail 23 May 2012 48,624 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

N/S/R tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

O/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,546 miles

Air Bag Light Is Not Working.

N/S/F Tyre,Wearing At Both Edges Of Tread Area (175/65 R14 82T).

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,123 miles

NSF tyre wearing on edges

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

centre exhaust rubber mountings missing

centre pipe mounting snapped

outer skin of rear exhaust box rotted away

Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,037 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,940 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 34,940 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,844 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 30,843 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,249 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 29,246 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside font tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2005 27,263 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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V731 GKU is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V731 GKU, 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 V731 GKU registered?

V731 GKU is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V731 GKU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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