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V788 FWS

2000 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,335 mi
Last recorded103,335 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 FWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 103,335 miles

Both front wipers split but still clearing window

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 103,335 miles

Both front wipers split but still clearing window

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 96,496 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 94,242 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 93,947 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2010 93,945 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2009 91,351 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 84,698 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 84,658 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 76,636 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 76,636 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 63,527 miles

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

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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V788 FWS is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V788 FWS, 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 V788 FWS registered?

V788 FWS is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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