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Y112 MFJ

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,754 mi
Last recorded83,754 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY112 MFJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 83,754 miles

front sub frame corroded

number plates faded

Fail 1 May 2012 83,748 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front sub frame corroded

number plates faded

Pass 6 May 2011 79,024 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

ball joint dust covers split

Fail 5 May 2011 79,020 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

ball joint dust covers split

Pass 4 May 2010 73,687 miles

Front brake pads are getting low

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

Number plate lamp has some pain t overspray on the lens.

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

Fail 4 May 2010 73,687 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads are getting low

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

Number plate lamp has some pain t overspray on the lens.

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 73,675 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Apr 2009 69,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 22 Apr 2008 63,940 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 58,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 58,814 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 51,061 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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Y112 MFJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y112 MFJ, 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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Y112 MFJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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