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Y579 AER

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,275 mi
Last recorded71,275 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 AER
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 71,275 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 71,275 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 67,453 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 67,453 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 63,411 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2009 63,411 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

osr brake pipe from flexi to compensator corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2008 57,255 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

osr brake pipe from flexi to compensator corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,568 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 49,568 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 40,721 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 40,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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Y579 AER is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y579 AER, 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 Y579 AER registered?

Y579 AER is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 August 2001.

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