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Y539 DEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,790 mi
Last recorded64,790 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY539 DEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 64,790 miles

Both Rear Suspension Coil Springs Rusted

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust SYstem Rusted

Front Subframe Rusted

Gearbox Oil Leaks

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing On Sidewall

Pass 18 Feb 2009 63,783 miles

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

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusting

Offside Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Bushes Splitting

Rear Suspension Coil Springs Rusting

Pass 12 Feb 2008 62,064 miles

All Suspension Coil Springs Rusting

Both Wipers Split

Centre And Rear Exhaust Silencers Rusting

Nearside Rear Metal Brake Pipe Rusting

Signs Of Fluid Around Power Steering Pump But No Leaks Found

Fail 20 Nov 2007 61,339 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

dampness around power steering pump

dampness around steering rack

exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing

power steering pipes corroded

sump badly corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2006 57,994 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2005 45,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 45,977 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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Y539 DEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y539 DEG, 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 Y539 DEG registered?

Y539 DEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y539 DEG safe to buy?

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