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X322 VUB

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

176,802 mi
Last recorded176,802 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX322 VUB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 176,802 miles

car tested in wet conditions

rear tyres getting low

rust under vehicle

Fail 10 Oct 2017 176,797 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

car tested in wet conditions

rear tyres getting low

rust under vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2016 168,672 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Offside Rear floor pan corroding

boot floor corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroded TO LIMIT at fuel tank

unable to ascertain quality of welded repairs

Fail 11 Oct 2016 168,463 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened more than 1 place (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened more than 1 place (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Offside Rear floor pan corroding

boot floor corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroded TO LIMIT at fuel tank

Pass 14 Oct 2015 159,505 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2015 159,319 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front tyres worn on inside edge

vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 150,064 miles

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2014 149,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front CV boot weeping grease

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 139,936 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 139,762 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 127,526 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 117,351 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 117,218 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 105,430 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 105,271 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

offside front brake pipe corroded near limit near subframe mounting

Pass 29 Dec 2009 93,541 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 86,260 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 86,259 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2008 79,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 73,600 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 64,329 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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X322 VUB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X322 VUB, 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 X322 VUB registered?

X322 VUB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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