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Y122 ODB

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,180 mi
Last recorded111,180 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY122 ODB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 111,180 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 111,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 100,655 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet safety catch siezed.

both rear tyres worn close to limit & casings cracked due to age.

front brake discs have some rust build up on outer edges.

front lower ball joint gaitors split

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

n/s/f tyre worn towards inner shoulder.

screw in n/s/r tyre tread (as marked).

Fail 26 Aug 2011 100,655 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet safety catch siezed.

both rear tyres worn close to limit & casings cracked due to age.

front brake discs have some rust build up on outer edges.

front lower ball joint gaitors split

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

n/s/f tyre worn towards inner shoulder.

screw in n/s/r tyre tread (as marked).

Pass 25 Aug 2010 92,061 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 85,082 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre has slight damage to the wall

Pass 28 Aug 2008 73,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Aug 2007 56,329 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,871 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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Y122 ODB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y122 ODB, 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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Y122 ODB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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