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Y628 AER

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,311 mi
Last recorded72,311 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY628 AER
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,311 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 72,160 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 62,199 miles

Battery insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle corroded

vcehicle tested on wet day

vehicle have slight missfire

Fail 4 Nov 2011 62,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle corroded

vcehicle tested on wet day

vehicle have slight missfire

Pass 21 Oct 2009 62,173 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 62,173 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 54,902 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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Y628 AER is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y628 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 Y628 AER registered?

Y628 AER is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y628 AER safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y628 AER shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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