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V561 HBN

2000 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,816 mi
Last recorded69,816 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV561 HBN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 69,816 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 69,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 20 May 2007 5,495 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 54,951 miles

nearside constant velocity joint gaiter is of poor quality, may come apart in near future

Fail 24 May 2006 54,951 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V561 HBN is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V561 HBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V561 HBN registered?

V561 HBN is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 14 February 2000.

Is V561 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V561 HBN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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