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Y532 BEO

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,879 mi
Last recorded155,879 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY532 BEO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 155,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 155,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 127,038 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 1 Oct 2010 93,030 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inner front brake pads worn near limit

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2010 91,900 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inner front brake pads worn near limit

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,864 miles

nearside front strut weeping oil

Fail 11 Sep 2009 53,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front strut weeping oil

Pass 13 May 2008 35,814 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 30,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 30,680 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,822 miles

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

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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Y532 BEO is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y532 BEO, 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 Y532 BEO registered?

Y532 BEO is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 2 May 2001.

Is Y532 BEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y532 BEO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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