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Y833 DCW

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,634 mi
Last recorded115,634 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY833 DCW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 115,634 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 97,499 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 84,285 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 84,285 miles

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 brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 66,755 miles

Bonnet Stay Not Fitted Correctly

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 66,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bonnet Stay Not Fitted Correctly

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 51,986 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 38,712 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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Y833 DCW is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y833 DCW, 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 Y833 DCW registered?

Y833 DCW is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y833 DCW safe to buy?

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