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X778 WFG

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,588 mi
Last recorded125,588 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 WFG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 125,588 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 22 Feb 2017 118,954 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2017 118,953 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 112,277 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres perishing and cracking on sidewalls

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 112,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres perishing and cracking on sidewalls

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 106,490 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 106,490 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 104,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 101,214 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 101,214 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 96,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 93,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 88,965 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 85,734 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 85,734 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 80,048 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 72,997 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 66,578 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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X778 WFG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X778 WFG, 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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X778 WFG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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