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FCZ 8354

2000 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,500 mi
Last recorded103,500 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 8354
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 103,500 miles

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

Centre brake light inoperative.

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated/perishing.

Front wiper blades split.

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 103,500 miles

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

Centre brake light inoperative.

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated/perishing.

Front wiper blades split.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 99,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front wiper blade split.

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil level low...topped up +1.5l

Fail 21 Aug 2009 99,167 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front wiper blade split.

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil level low...topped up +1.5l

Pass 12 Aug 2008 84,356 miles

Engine sump corroded and leaking oil.

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

Nearside rear tyre tread and sidewalls deteriorated.

Fail 12 Aug 2008 84,356 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine sump corroded and leaking oil.

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

Nearside rear tyre tread and sidewalls deteriorated.

PLay in handbrake.

Fail 20 Aug 2007 70,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Rear wiper split

Sump pan rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2007 70,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper split

Sump pan rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2006 57,914 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 44,564 miles

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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FCZ 8354 is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 FCZ 8354, 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 FCZ 8354 registered?

FCZ 8354 is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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