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V873 MAE

2000 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,952 mi
Last recorded85,952 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV873 MAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 85,952 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 85,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,029 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 80,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 75,764 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 71,531 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 68,404 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 68,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 64,735 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 64,735 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,621 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 56,385 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 56,385 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 51,822 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 51,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 47,309 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside brake light slightly dimmer than offside

Pass 23 Jan 2006 41,785 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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V873 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V873 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 V873 MAE registered?

V873 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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