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Y439 AER

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,092 mi
Last recorded68,092 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY439 AER
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 68,092 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin is rusting

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,814 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 51,799 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 47,154 miles

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

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

Front Sub Frame Corroded

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

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

Oil Leak From Oil Filter

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,140 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Back Box

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 43,140 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust Back Box

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,723 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 39,723 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 34,542 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 84,540 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,247 miles

n/s/r tyre near legal limit.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 29,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r tyre near legal limit.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 22,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,025 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,048 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 10,374 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 8,019 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 5,858 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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Y439 AER is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y439 AER, 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 Y439 AER registered?

Y439 AER is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 August 2001.

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