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X959 CEU

2000 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,722 mi
Last recorded121,722 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX959 CEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2011 121,722 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 107,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 97,087 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 97,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 84,137 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 66,159 miles

handbrake lever close to the end of its working travel

offside and nearside front antiroll bar drop link bushs cracking

Fail 9 Jan 2007

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

handbrake lever close to the end of its working travel

offside and nearside front antiroll bar drop link bushs cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2006 47,329 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Handbrake travel becoming excessive.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 47,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Handbrake travel becoming excessive.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X959 CEU is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X959 CEU, 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 X959 CEU registered?

X959 CEU is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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