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X653 WUB

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,131 mi
Last recorded83,131 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX653 WUB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,131 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 83,091 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 70,153 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2010 70,150 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 65,852 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ex play on o/s/ rack arm

n/s/r child seat fitted

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2009 65,848 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

ex play on o/s/ rack arm

n/s/r child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 61,541 miles

Oil leak

bonnet safty catch slightly siezed

rear flshers slightly showing white light

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 14 Nov 2007 57,202 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 57,202 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 52,493 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 50,193 miles

bonett jamed on test freed off

Pass 21 Nov 2005 49,288 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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X653 WUB 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 66.7%.

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 X653 WUB, 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 X653 WUB registered?

X653 WUB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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