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Y223 LVW

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,277 mi
Last recorded67,277 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 LVW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 67,277 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 67,277 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 63,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,698 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 58,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,563 miles

50% of centre rear stop lamp not working

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

offside front tyre worn bald on inside edge of tread

Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,784 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,536 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 28,592 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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Y223 LVW is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc 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 Y223 LVW, 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 Y223 LVW registered?

Y223 LVW is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y223 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y223 LVW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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