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V131 YFU

2000 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,220 mi
Last recorded86,220 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 YFU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 86,220 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Jul 2011 86,139 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 81,541 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

bonnet release close to pedals

Fail 14 Jun 2010 81,533 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

bonnet release close to pedals

offside drive shaft leaking fluid from gearbox

Pass 4 Apr 2008 79,918 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 79,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 74,812 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2007 77,806 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 65,636 miles

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

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

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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V131 YFU is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 V131 YFU, 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 V131 YFU registered?

V131 YFU is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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