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X553 NER

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,939 mi
Last recorded89,939 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 NER
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 89,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 85,826 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 85,826 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,173 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 65,698 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 57,910 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 54,961 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 49,423 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 49,411 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 43,444 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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X553 NER is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X553 NER, 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 X553 NER registered?

X553 NER is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X553 NER safe to buy?

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