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Y585 LVW

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,182 mi
Last recorded98,182 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY585 LVW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 98,182 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 93,460 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 87,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both front wipers slightley smeary

Fail 30 Sep 2013 87,886 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front wipers slightley smeary

Pass 13 Sep 2012 84,622 miles

all indecators slight white

Pass 28 Sep 2011 80,940 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 79,082 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 77,259 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 75,382 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 73,192 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 73,192 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 64,946 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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Y585 LVW is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y585 LVW, 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 Y585 LVW registered?

Y585 LVW is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y585 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y585 LVW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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