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Y785 AER

2001 Fiat Brava 80 SX

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,343 mi
Last recorded51,343 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava 80 SX59,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY785 AER
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 SX
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 51,343 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 51,343 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 46,467 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 46,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

OIL LEAK==EXH FR FLEXI BREAKING UP==REQ TRACKING==FR DISCS POOR==OS CV BOOT LOOSE

Pass 18 Apr 2007 38,679 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 38,679 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 33,383 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 80 SX?

Based on 7,650 MOT tests across 1,534 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,658
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,357
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 837
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 538
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 429
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 366
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Y785 AER is a 2001 Fiat Brava 80 SX in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava 80 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 59,255 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 80 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y785 AER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 80 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Brava 80 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y785 AER registered?

Y785 AER is a 2001 Fiat Brava 80 SX, first registered on 28 August 2001.

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