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Y188 FCU

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,932 mi
Last recorded142,932 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 FCU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 142,932 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 142,897 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 117,660 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 89,354 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 69,167 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2005 61,129 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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Y188 FCU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y188 FCU, 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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How do I check the history of Y188 FCU?

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What year was Y188 FCU registered?

Y188 FCU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y188 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y188 FCU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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