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Y517 ABV

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,834 mi
Last recorded58,834 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 ABV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 58,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

all brake pipes covered in grease

engine management light

Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,328 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 47,328 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 40,947 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,146 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 23,662 miles

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

O/S & N/S FRONT DOOR CHECK STRAPS BROKEN

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

SCREW IN O/S REAR TYRE

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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Y517 ABV is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol 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 Y517 ABV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y517 ABV?

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What year was Y517 ABV registered?

Y517 ABV is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y517 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y517 ABV 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.

Does Y517 ABV have outstanding finance?

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