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Y554 DEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,995 mi
Last recorded62,995 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 DEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 62,995 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 62,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 60,579 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 60,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 57,512 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

co right on limit

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 57,512 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

co right on limit

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 52,510 miles

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

rear brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

Pass 5 Dec 2006 48,820 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Dec 2005 41,566 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 41,566 miles

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

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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Y554 DEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y554 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 Y554 DEG registered?

Y554 DEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y554 DEG safe to buy?

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