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X606 PHJ

2000 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

57,455 mi
Last recorded57,455 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX606 PHJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2021 57,455 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 57,033 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 57,025 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 56,409 miles

Exhaust front mounts missing

Exhaust touching body underneath

Front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Slight corrosion to front sub frame

minor exhaust leak at catalyst

Fail 8 Mar 2019 56,409 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear sill/jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust front mounts missing

Exhaust touching body underneath

Front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Slight corrosion to front sub frame

minor exhaust leak at catalyst

Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,737 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles may be loose in silencer (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 54,974 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,303 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 54,303 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All 4 tyres cracked and perished close to limits.

Both front wiper blades deteriorated close to limits.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre and rear exhaust system corroded close to limits.

Handbrake lever loose at mounts.

Metal brake pipe o/s front corroded close to limit.

N/s rear metal brake pipe corroded close to limits.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,559 miles

(2) All tyre side walls perished close to limit

(2) Nearside rear brake pipe to brake hose corroded close to limit

(2) Offside front brake pipe to brake hose corrroded close to limit

(4) Front subframe slightly corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 53,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

(2) All tyre side walls perished close to limit

(2) Nearside rear brake pipe to brake hose corroded close to limit

(2) Offside front brake pipe to brake hose corrroded close to limit

(4) Front subframe slightly corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 52,454 miles

All four tyres perished close to legal limits.

Centre and rear exhaust system corroded close to legal limits.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer body sill corroded close to legal limits.

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,094 miles

Nearside outer body sill corroded close to legal limit.

Rear exhaust box deteriorated close to limit.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 49,761 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 49,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,402 miles

(4) Rear exhaust corroded close to limit.

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 49,400 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

(4) Rear exhaust corroded close to limit.

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 47,937 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,810 miles

(5) Nearside outer drive shaft gater deteriorated slightly.

(7) Rear exhaust corroded slightly.

Fail 20 Feb 2009 46,807 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

(5) Nearside outer drive shaft gater deteriorated slightly.

(7) Rear exhaust corroded slightly.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 45,498 miles

(5) Nearside inner drive shaft gater split.

(7) Rear exhaust corroded slightly.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 43,815 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 41,993 miles

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

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

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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X606 PHJ is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X606 PHJ, 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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X606 PHJ is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 October 2000.

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