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V388 KAE

2000 Fiat Brava 80 S

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,968 mi
Last recorded64,968 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava 80 S67,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 KAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 S
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 64,968 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 64,958 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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front wiper blades tearing, recommend replace.

Nearside front tyre worn, on limit 1.6mm.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 61,489 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 61,475 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 54,144 miles

Dampness around power steering pump, recommend clean & further inspection.

Fail 9 Feb 2007 54,144 miles

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

Dampness around power steering pump, recommend clean & further inspection.

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 46,151 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 46,151 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake pads seem low, recommend further inspection.

Heavy corrosion on rear exhaust section, not leaking, keep check on.

Power steering pump, slight signs of leakage, keep check on.

Rear tyres wearing low, 2-mm, limit 1.6mm.

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 80 S?

Based on 1,453 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,505
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 251
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 97
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 80
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
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V388 KAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava 80 S in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Brava 80 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 67,815 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 80 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 251 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V388 KAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 80 S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Brava 80 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V388 KAE registered?

V388 KAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava 80 S, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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