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2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,024 mi
Last recorded61,024 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX728 XAP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,024 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 61,024 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 53,987 miles

Front brake discs rusty

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 53,987 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs rusty

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,184 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 46,184 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,100 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 38,100 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 38,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs corroded

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

handbrake could do with adjusting

slight blow from centre exhaust join

some damage to rear of vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,004 miles

front brake discs corroded

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

handbrake could do with adjusting

slight blow from centre exhaust join

some damage to rear of vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2008 33,925 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 33,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s rear tyre wall scarred & perished

part of centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 30 Jan 2007 29,342 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 29,342 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

centre stop lamp partially inoperative

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brakes 'squeaky'

slight inbalance of front brakes

Fail 27 Jan 2006 25,318 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake discs deteriorating

signs of fluid leaking from steering rack

slight inbalance of front brakes

surface scar in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2006 25,318 miles

brake discs deteriorating

signs of fluid leaking from steering rack

slight inbalance of front brakes

surface scar in nearside front tyre

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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X728 XAP is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X728 XAP, 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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X728 XAP is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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