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V949 MAE

2000 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,199 mi
Last recorded76,199 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV949 MAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 76,199 miles

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // exhaust // brakes req strip check

Fail 19 Jul 2011 76,199 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // exhaust // brakes req strip check

Pass 23 Jan 2009 73,575 miles

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes

Fail 22 Jan 2009 73,757 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes

Pass 24 Jan 2008 39,364 miles

shocks slight sweat steer and susp slight corrosion on comps and structure/// throttle cable

Fail 23 Jan 2008 39,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

shocks slight sweat steer and susp slight corrosion on comps and structure/// throttle cable

Pass 22 Jan 2007 64,000 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 64,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 54,980 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 54,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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V949 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V949 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 V949 MAE registered?

V949 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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