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X893 HEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,454 mi
Last recorded94,454 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX893 HEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 May 2012 94,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs getting thin

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

Nearside front brake pad, warning light wire broken

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2012 94,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs getting thin

Nearside front brake pad, warning light wire broken

Pass 31 May 2011 88,859 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pad warning light wire broken

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 88,859 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pad warning light wire broken

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 73,812 miles

Engine overheats, fan siezed

Offside door mirror cracked

Fail 26 May 2010 73,812 miles

Engine overheats, fan siezed

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside door mirror cracked

Pass 28 May 2009 60,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside mirror has minor damaged and not affecting view to the rear

Pass 9 Feb 2008 46,856 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 46,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 39,417 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 31,508 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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X893 HEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 X893 HEG, 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 X893 HEG registered?

X893 HEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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