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2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,237 mi
Last recorded87,237 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX171 EUR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 87,237 miles

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

Oil leak

both front discs slightly corroded and worn

condition of offside door mirror

condition of offside rear side lamp lens

front exhaust rubber broken

front registration plate cracked

nearside wiper blade slightly worn

Fail 27 Aug 2010 86,952 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Oil leak

both front discs slightly corroded and worn

condition of offside door mirror

condition of offside rear side lamp lens

front exhaust rubber broken

front registration plate cracked

nearside wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2009 69,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 30 Apr 2009 69,322 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Apr 2008 62,545 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 62,517 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,821 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 53,628 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 53,628 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X171 EUR is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X171 EUR, 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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X171 EUR is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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