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X357 OGV

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,183 mi
Last recorded134,183 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX357 OGV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 134,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch operation stiff

o/s/r seat belt stork surround broken

Fail 14 Feb 2011 134,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch operation stiff

o/s/r seat belt stork surround broken

Pass 10 Feb 2010 128,576 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 128,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 123,362 miles

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

rear wiper rubber torn

Pass 7 May 2008 116,859 miles

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

nearside windscreen wiper split

offside front tyre worn badly on both edges

part of high level stop light not working

Pass 14 May 2007 104,530 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 104,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 May 2006 100,368 miles

both front flexis cracking just legal

cat heat shield insecure

centre stop light one segment not working

Fail 24 May 2006 100,346 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front flexis cracking just legal

brake fluid level low

cat heat shield insecure

centre stop light one segment not working

Pass 11 May 2005 83,943 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine management light stays on

Fail 9 May 2005 83,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine management light stays on

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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X357 OGV is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X357 OGV, 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 X357 OGV registered?

X357 OGV is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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