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V521 KAE

2000 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,873 mi
Last recorded84,873 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 KAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 84,873 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 81,948 miles

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 81,948 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 78,284 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 75,369 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 72,556 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag warning light staying on

front tyres getting worn on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2007 69,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 62,656 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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V521 KAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V521 KAE, 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 V521 KAE registered?

V521 KAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V521 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V521 KAE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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