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Y538 FBW

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,080 mi
Last recorded60,080 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 FBW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 60,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 58,357 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 58,357 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 56,529 miles

Front wipers poor

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

Pass 14 May 2012 53,997 miles

both front tyres waring

Pass 13 May 2011 51,456 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 48,561 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 45,509 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front brake flexi hoses perrishing

Fail 14 May 2009 45,509 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front brake flexi hoses perrishing

Pass 13 May 2008 42,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 May 2008 42,085 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2007 39,028 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2006 35,811 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn inner / outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

very small chips in windscreen

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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Y538 FBW is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y538 FBW, 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 Y538 FBW registered?

Y538 FBW is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y538 FBW safe to buy?

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