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Y851 AER

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,148 mi
Last recorded96,148 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 AER
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2013 96,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,965 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 79,509 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 71,335 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,671 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 61,671 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 52,725 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 42,784 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 34,566 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 24,870 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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Y851 AER is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y851 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 Y851 AER registered?

Y851 AER is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 August 2001.

Is Y851 AER safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y851 AER shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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