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W126 HCE

2000 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,377 mi
Last recorded76,377 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 HCE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 76,377 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 76,186 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 73,867 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 73,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 71,643 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 71,642 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 68,907 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 68,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 66,243 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 66,242 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 63,441 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 63,440 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 60,728 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 57,110 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 56,742 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 50,467 miles

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

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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W126 HCE is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W126 HCE, 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 W126 HCE registered?

W126 HCE is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W126 HCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W126 HCE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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