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V859 FWS

2000 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,078 mi
Last recorded20,078 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV859 FWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 20,078 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 20,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 14,876 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 14,876 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 11,510 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 11,510 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 10,826 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 10,815 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 10,085 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 10,085 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 8,204 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 6,980 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 6,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 5,739 miles

Exhaust rear mounting beginning to come apart. †Patch repair to rear exhaust.

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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V859 FWS is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V859 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 V859 FWS registered?

V859 FWS is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V859 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V859 FWS shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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