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WV53 YKA

2003 Fiat Brava

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,886 mi
Last recorded110,886 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Brava50,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 YKA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 110,886 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2016 110,883 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2015 103,418 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 103,408 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 95,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 85,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 80,412 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2012 80,271 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 69,262 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 69,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Oct 2010 58,070 miles

offside rear indecator light lens holed

Fail 8 Oct 2010 58,070 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside rear indecator light lens holed

Pass 24 Oct 2009 49,380 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 49,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 45,286 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,116 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,836 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,893 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 22,965 miles

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

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

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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WV53 YKA is a 2003 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 50,995 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 WV53 YKA, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV53 YKA registered?

WV53 YKA is a 2003 Fiat Brava, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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