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W173 OEU

2000 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,922 mi
Last recorded69,922 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 OEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 69,922 miles

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

alot of underbody rust

front subframe has alot of surface corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2012 69,922 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

alot of underbody rust

front subframe has alot of surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2011 68,577 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 68,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 66,062 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 66,056 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 62,222 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 57,358 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 50,608 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 50,605 miles

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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W173 OEU is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W173 OEU, 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 W173 OEU registered?

W173 OEU is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W173 OEU safe to buy?

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