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V551 LAE

2000 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,080 mi
Last recorded80,080 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 LAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2010 80,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

Pass 15 Jul 2009 74,974 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,842 miles

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

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

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake imballance 18%

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

high level brake light inoperative

strongly advised rear brake imballance slight

Pass 30 Mar 2007 60,774 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 60,774 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 52,828 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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V551 LAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V551 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 V551 LAE registered?

V551 LAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V551 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V551 LAE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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