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V960 FWS

2000 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,827 mi
Last recorded96,827 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV960 FWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 96,827 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 90,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s front anti roll bar link arm bush split

Fail 3 Apr 2012 90,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front anti roll bar link arm bush split

Pass 15 Mar 2011 85,786 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 85,786 miles

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

rear exhaust box rubbing on road spring

Pass 17 Mar 2010 82,765 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 82,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 77,193 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

backbox close to rear spring

Pass 31 Mar 2009 77,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

backbox close to rear spring

Pass 3 Apr 2008 69,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pad warning indicator wire broken on n/s front.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 60,051 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 60,050 miles

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

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

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

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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V960 FWS is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V960 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 V960 FWS registered?

V960 FWS is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V960 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V960 FWS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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