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X552 JEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,557 mi
Last recorded117,557 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX552 JEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 117,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box rubber missing but adequately secured

Pass 13 May 2015 110,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake reading low

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 102,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

interior mirror missing

o/s/f seat belt sticking

o/s/r no plate light damage

Pass 6 May 2014 102,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

interior mirror missing

o/s/f seat belt sticking

o/s/r no plate light damage

Pass 15 Apr 2013 94,121 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,598 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 85,596 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 78,181 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 72,639 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

hand brake req adjusting

Pass 17 Feb 2009 67,849 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 63,395 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 57,713 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 52,695 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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X552 JEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 X552 JEG, 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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X552 JEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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