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W132 MHU

2000 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,115 mi
Last recorded90,115 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW132 MHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,115 miles

both rear coil spring corroded

under-body corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,056 miles

both rear coil springs corroded both sides

under body corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 80,969 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothsides (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 76,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside lower suspension arm has non standard bolts fitted and the antirolbar bracket looks damaged at time of retest

Fail 13 Aug 2014 76,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,564 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

No effective bonnet stay.

Rear exhaust boxes deteriorated/corroded.

Fail 15 Aug 2013 72,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

No effective bonnet stay.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust boxes deteriorated/corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,506 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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

different tyre size front/rear

high level brake light not working

parking brake lever has sideways movement

wiper blades in poor condition

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2012 68,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

different tyre size front/rear

high level brake light not working

parking brake lever has sideways movement

wiper blades in poor condition

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,741 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 61,629 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,283 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,759 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 52,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 48,355 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 43,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 38,068 miles

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

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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W132 MHU is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W132 MHU, 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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W132 MHU is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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