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Y881 KGW

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,599 mi
Last recorded77,599 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 KGW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 77,599 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 77,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 69,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres close to excessively perished

lower ball joint dust covers in poor condition

nearside screen wash inoperative

Pass 15 Mar 2014 69,857 miles

front tyres close to excessively perished

lower ball joint dust covers in poor condition

nearside screen wash inoperative

Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,941 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,671 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 46,508 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,458 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,234 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,881 miles

corrosion forming around rear suspension

Pass 2 Mar 2007 36,625 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 30,787 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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Y881 KGW is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y881 KGW, 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 Y881 KGW registered?

Y881 KGW is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y881 KGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y881 KGW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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