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Y544 ACW

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,014 mi
Last recorded79,014 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY544 ACW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,014 miles

2 front discs corroded

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front suspension cradle showing signs of corrosion (not excessive)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 79,008 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

2 front discs corroded

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front suspension cradle showing signs of corrosion (not excessive)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 75,840 miles

2 front discs corroded

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

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

routing of o/s rear transverse cpipe (close to chafing on anti roll bar)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 75,836 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

2 front discs corroded

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

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

routing of o/s rear transverse cpipe (close to chafing on anti roll bar)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 71,449 miles

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

hand brake travel close to maximum

Fail 19 Mar 2009 71,445 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

hand brake travel close to maximum

Pass 24 Mar 2008 68,290 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 63,290 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 53,724 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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Y544 ACW is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y544 ACW, 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 Y544 ACW registered?

Y544 ACW is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y544 ACW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y544 ACW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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