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V839 KCX

1999 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,296 mi
Last recorded97,296 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV839 KCX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 97,296 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

accelerator pedal pad loose

front number plate slightly deteriated

o/s/f tyre signs of perishing

towing bracket slightly in view of number plate

Fail 26 Oct 2009 97,266 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

accelerator pedal pad loose

front number plate signs of deterioration

o/s/f tyre signs of cracking

towing bracket slightly in view of number plate

Pass 24 Oct 2008 92,552 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyre outer walls cracking

non genuine exhaust fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2008 92,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyre outer walls cracking

non genuine exhaust fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2007 83,762 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 77,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 77,046 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 77,046 miles

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

DAMAGE TO O/SF N/SF SIDEWALLS OFF TYRES ADVISE O/SR TYRE 2MM ADVISE

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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V839 KCX is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V839 KCX, 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 V839 KCX registered?

V839 KCX is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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