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W57 ULT

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,626 mi
Last recorded78,626 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW57 ULT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 78,626 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 78,626 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 13 Oct 2010 73,824 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 73,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,652 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 68,652 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 58,882 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 58,881 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 54,315 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW †SLIGHT LEAK ON FRONT SHOCKERS

Fail 2 Oct 2007 54,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW †SLIGHT LEAK ON FRONT SHOCKERS

Pass 20 Oct 2006 48,838 miles

both front tyres 1.6mm

Pass 20 Oct 2005 45,968 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 72,857 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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W57 ULT is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 W57 ULT, 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 W57 ULT registered?

W57 ULT is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W57 ULT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W57 ULT 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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