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S53 DDP

1999 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,100 mi
Last recorded86,100 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 DDP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 86,100 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 86,100 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 75,875 miles

surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 3 Nov 2010 69,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Nov 2009 63,263 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 63,263 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,285 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 47,064 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 38,917 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 38,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 31,748 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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S53 DDP is a 1999 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 68,731 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 S53 DDP, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S53 DDP registered?

S53 DDP is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S53 DDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S53 DDP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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