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Y508 FSC

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,698 mi
Last recorded120,698 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY508 FSC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 120,698 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 114,312 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 112,513 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear bump stops corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 103,415 miles

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

both rear bump stops adrift

Fail 9 Dec 2010

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear bump stops adrift

Pass 15 Dec 2009 94,044 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 81,870 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 81,684 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 68,057 miles

n/s centre exhaust rubber mounting split

o/s rear steel brake pipe rusty on o/s rear radius arm

rear exhaust mountings rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,688 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 37,999 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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Y508 FSC is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y508 FSC, 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 Y508 FSC registered?

Y508 FSC is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y508 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y508 FSC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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