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X959 GEP

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,675 mi
Last recorded117,675 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX959 GEP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 117,675 miles

Bonnet stay is not connected.

Front number plate is deteriorating.

Front subframe is corroding.

Metal brake pipe at rear is corroding.

O/s outer driveshaft gaiter has a pinhole.

O/s rear seat belt is awkward to unreel.

O/s sill is corroding.

Some damage to floor.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 117,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet stay is not connected.

Front number plate is deteriorating.

Front subframe is corroding.

Metal brake pipe at rear is corroding.

O/s outer driveshaft gaiter has a pinhole.

O/s rear seat belt is awkward to unreel.

O/s sill is corroding.

Some damage to floor.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 111,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust hanger poor

Fail 2 Mar 2010 111,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust hanger poor

Fail 1 Feb 2010 111,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake discs are corroding & showing signs of wear.

Floor panel is dented.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front subframe corroding.

Some play in o/s rear radius arm mounting bushes.

Various metal brake pipes are corroding, some are only just acceptable for the mot & some cannot be fully checked because the pass behind other components.

Pass 24 Jan 2009 103,477 miles

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 91,987 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 82,561 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 82,561 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 71,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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X959 GEP is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 X959 GEP, 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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X959 GEP is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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