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X239 WYC

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,045 mi
Last recorded52,045 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX239 WYC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,045 miles

front anti roll bar bushes splitting front brake discs worn corrosion exhaust rear coil springs rusty corrosion suspension parts front flexible brake hoses perishing

steering rack damp slight grease leakage o/s/f outer c/v boot clip metal getting thin n/s sill to floor section engine sump rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2013 51,764 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 51,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front anti roll bar bushes perishing o/s/f n/s/f flexible brake hoses perishing front brake pads getting low

various body damage engine sump rusty slight grease leakage o/s/f outer c/v boot clip rear wiper blade u/s corrosion exhaust rear coil springs rusty front brake discs worn steering rack damp

Pass 23 Aug 2012 50,938 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 50,920 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

various body damage corrosion exhaust rear coil springs rusty slight grease leakage o/s/f outer c/v boot clip front brake discs worn various suspension bushes perishing steering rack damp

Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,749 miles

front brake discs worn surface corrosion exhaust slight oil leaks rear coil springs rusty five bulbs inop tail gate stop light slight grease leakage o/s/f outer c/v boot clip

Pass 20 Aug 2010 47,486 miles

o/s/r n/s/r tyres perishing n/s/f tyre wall kerbed perishing two bulbs in tail gate stop light inop slight oil leaks small bulge on n/s/r tyre inner side wall

Fail 19 Aug 2010 47,486 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 44,292 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing surface corrosion exhaust n/s/r tyre worn slightly outer edge n/s/r foot brake reading slihtly low surface corrosion engine sump

Pass 15 Jan 2008 37,485 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 33,993 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 29,736 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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X239 WYC is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 63,317 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 X239 WYC, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X239 WYC registered?

X239 WYC is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X239 WYC safe to buy?

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