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X862 GFB

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,337 mi
Last recorded89,337 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX862 GFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 89,337 miles

Central Front radiator support cross member corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 89,337 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front radiator support cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 86,434 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 86,244 miles

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member under radiator (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of sill area (5.2.6)

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

inner sill areas n/side and o/side corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2015 83,094 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on front and rear subframe areas

floor area corroded n/s/r

front bumper support brackets holed and corroded and bumper loose

front crosember ardaitor support holed and corroded

high level brake light inop

Fail 2 Jan 2015 83,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on front and rear subframe areas

floor area corroded n/s/r

front bumper support brackets holed and corroded and bumper loose

front crosember ardaitor support holed and corroded

high level brake light inop

Pass 13 Jan 2014 79,232 miles

corrosion on front subframe

Fail 10 Jan 2014 79,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

corrosion on front subframe

Pass 11 Dec 2012 75,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

flakey corrosion on front bumper supports and support panel under front radiatro holed and corroded

flakey corrosion on front subframe rear suspension and inner sill and floor

washer n/s/f low preesure

Pass 4 Jan 2012 71,790 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front subframe corroded

rear radius arms corroded,springs,antibar

slight play in rack

Pass 4 Jan 2011 67,907 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

flakey corrosion on front and rear subframes

high led rear brake light led some bulbs out

Fail 4 Jan 2011 67,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

flakey corrosion on front and rear subframes

high led rear brake light led some bulbs out

Pass 5 Jan 2010 62,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 56,242 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 56,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front sumframe corroded slighty

o/s/f brake bind

Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,778 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 50,775 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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)

Oil leak

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

slight corrosion on n/s and o/s rear coil springs

Pass 3 Jan 2007 45,541 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 45,541 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 38,239 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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X862 GFB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X862 GFB, 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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X862 GFB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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