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W169 HCE

2000 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,652 mi
Last recorded81,652 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 HCE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 81,652 miles

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

front subframe corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear suspension arms corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2014 81,536 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)

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

front subframe corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear suspension arms corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,744 miles

front and rear subframes and suspesion showing heavy corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2013 70,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear subframes and suspesion showing heavy corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,226 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 64,953 miles

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

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

front service brake discs corroded.

park brake lever travel, close to no reserve.

Fail 13 Aug 2010 64,953 miles

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

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

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

front service brake discs corroded.

park brake lever travel, close to no reserve.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,800 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 60,694 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 57,652 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 57,652 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2006 54,957 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 52,402 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W169 HCE is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W169 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 W169 HCE registered?

W169 HCE is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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