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Y829 AER

2001 Fiat Brava

Maroon Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,270 mi
Last recorded83,270 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY829 AER
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2011 83,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/s inner cv boot leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2010 76,276 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 76,276 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 68,727 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,046 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 54,011 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 46,103 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn to limit.

Fail 16 Aug 2006 46,103 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

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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Y829 AER is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Maroon with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y829 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y829 AER?

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What year was Y829 AER registered?

Y829 AER is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 August 2001.

Is Y829 AER safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y829 AER shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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