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W133 HCE

2000 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

98,012 mi
Last recorded98,012 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW133 HCE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 98,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 98,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 95,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 95,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 92,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 91,565 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 88,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2022 88,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 86,878 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 85,706 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 85,706 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 83,034 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 78,818 miles

slight exhaust rattle

Fail 7 Jul 2018 78,818 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

slight exhaust rattle

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 75,580 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 75,575 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)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 72,383 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 72,383 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 66,642 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 66,642 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 61,489 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 61,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2013 57,600 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s front tyre worn very heavily on edges

Fail 2 Aug 2013 57,600 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s front tyre worn very heavily on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2012 54,974 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 54,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,874 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Aug 2011 52,874 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2010 50,738 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

o/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 2 Aug 2010 50,738 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

o/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 30 Jul 2009 48,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 48,408 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 46,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 46,046 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 43,141 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 43,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 38,760 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 38,760 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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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W133 HCE is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

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 W133 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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W133 HCE is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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