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Y628 DEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,081 mi
Last recorded71,081 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY628 DEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 71,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,682 miles

offside rear external door handle broken

Fail 19 Oct 2011 65,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

offside rear external door handle broken

slight damage to front brake disc`s

Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,895 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,273 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 46,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front pads getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2006 38,213 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 38,213 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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 DEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green 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 Y628 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 Y628 DEG registered?

Y628 DEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y628 DEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y628 DEG 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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