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V562 MEU

2000 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,452 mi
Last recorded53,452 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV562 MEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,452 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 53,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front inner disks worn

Pass 24 Feb 2012 51,620 miles

air bag light on

Fail 21 Feb 2012 51,620 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

air bag light on

Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,385 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 50,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Emits clearly visible white smoke during acceleration

Emits visible white smoke at idle

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

car is overheating

Pass 10 Sep 2009 47,481 miles

front subframe starting to corrode

Fail 9 Sep 2009 47,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front subframe starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,903 miles

intermitant lambda reading -vehicle fitted with k-n air filter + sports exhuast

Pass 22 Jan 2007 39,898 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 39,851 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front exhuast pipe rubber support bracket adrift †small cut to o/s front outer tyre wall

reccomend rear brakes serviced -perfomance slightly low

Pass 11 Aug 2005 33,884 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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V562 MEU is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V562 MEU, 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 V562 MEU registered?

V562 MEU is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V562 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V562 MEU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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