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Y517 WTL

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,213 mi
Last recorded51,213 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 51,213 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 51,213 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 50,713 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,879 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 49,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 48,852 miles

wippers dont park propperly

Pass 1 Feb 2014 47,506 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 46,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 46,105 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,867 miles

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

n/s wiper split

o/s/rear tyre 2mm

Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,470 miles

front wipers dont self park

os rear tyre low on edge

Fail 30 Jan 2010 42,476 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 42,476 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,613 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 40,613 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,593 miles

both front wipers split

Pass 12 Feb 2007 31,895 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 29,001 miles

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

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 WTL is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc 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 Y517 WTL, 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 Y517 WTL registered?

Y517 WTL is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y517 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y517 WTL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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