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X903 GEU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,146 mi
Last recorded122,146 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX903 GEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2017 122,146 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre stop lamp not connected

engine & under covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 111,411 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front (3.5.1i)

engine & under covers fitted. centre stop lamp not connected.

Fail 31 Mar 2016 111,411 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front (3.5.1i)

engine & under covers fitted. centre stop lamp not connected.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 100,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp not connected.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 100,169 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 89,210 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 89,210 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 81,067 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2013 81,067 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 73,334 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2012 73,334 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 63,115 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 63,115 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,302 miles

airbag light on/nearside front inner cv boot insecure and leaking grease/offside front anti-roll bar link arm bush split but no excess movement/front brake pads look low/nearside front headlight on lowest limit

Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,169 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 43,111 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 41,174 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 34,008 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 27,006 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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X903 GEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 X903 GEU, 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 X903 GEU registered?

X903 GEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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