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Y521 XJW

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,530 mi
Last recorded44,530 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 XJW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,530 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 40,673 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 39,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,900 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,207 miles

hand brake lever has slight side to side movment

Fail 22 Feb 2010 36,205 miles

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

hand brake lever has slight side to side movment

Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,223 miles

nearside front and rear tyres worn on outer edges

o/s/r shockabsorber starting to leak fluid

Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,257 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,470 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,271 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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Y521 XJW is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y521 XJW, 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

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What year was Y521 XJW registered?

Y521 XJW is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y521 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y521 XJW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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