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Y873 SDL

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,763 mi
Last recorded72,763 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 SDL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,763 miles

exhaust and rear springs in poor condition

front brake pads well worn

Fail 26 Mar 2014 72,760 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust and rear springs in poor condition

front brake pads well worn

Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 66,085 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 61,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 56,214 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 45,278 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,645 miles

Oil leak

chips in front screen

front washers weak

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Mar 2007 38,044 miles

flat spot in o/s/f wheel rim

n/s/f headlamp cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2006 34,952 miles

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Fail 3 Mar 2006 34,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

1 led out on high level brake light

front brake discs corroding & pads low

n/s/f tyre perishing

oil leak

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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Y873 SDL is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y873 SDL, 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 Y873 SDL registered?

Y873 SDL is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y873 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y873 SDL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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