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V831 MAE

2000 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

118,993 mi
Last recorded118,993 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV831 MAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2012 118,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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Pass 27 Jun 2011 111,763 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 111,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

discs worn but serviceable

Pass 28 Jun 2010 107,813 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 107,805 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 102,645 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 102,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 95,245 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 95,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 87,182 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 87,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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V831 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 V831 MAE, 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 V831 MAE registered?

V831 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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