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V143 KFB

2000 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,268 mi
Last recorded122,268 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV143 KFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 122,268 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 122,263 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion in rear panel

Pass 9 May 2011 114,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust heat shield in secure

Pass 1 Dec 2009 108,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 94,809 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front wiper blades starting to split on ends

rear indicators slightly pale in colour

Fail 27 Nov 2008 94,667 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear indicators slightly pale in colour

Pass 1 Nov 2007 77,119 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 63,436 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Feb 2006 55,750 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 55,570 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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V143 KFB is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V143 KFB, 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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V143 KFB is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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