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V530 LAE

2000 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

67,624 mi
Last recorded67,624 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV530 LAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 67,624 miles

battery light on

both rear coil springs corroded

front wipers split

Fail 14 Jul 2012 67,624 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery light on

both rear coil springs corroded

front wipers split

Pass 22 Jul 2011 66,912 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 22 Jul 2011 66,912 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air bag warning light on

Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,835 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 65,835 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 63,895 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 59,666 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 59,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2007 53,023 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

handbrake lever travel close to limit

rear centre stop lamp, some bulbs not working

Fail 11 Jul 2007 53,023 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

handbrake lever travel close to limit

rear centre stop lamp, some bulbs not working

Fail 26 Jul 2006 46,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 46,880 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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V530 LAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V530 LAE, 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 V530 LAE registered?

V530 LAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 February 2000.

Is V530 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V530 LAE shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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