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Y509 DEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,474 mi
Last recorded93,474 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY509 DEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 93,474 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 93,474 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 83,409 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 69,179 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light on

Pass 30 Mar 2006 60,174 miles

All tyres starting to get low.

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 30 Mar 2006 60,174 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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Y509 DEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y509 DEG, 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 Y509 DEG registered?

Y509 DEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y509 DEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y509 DEG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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