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Y124 HHU

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,167 mi
Last recorded90,167 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY124 HHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 90,167 miles

both front brake disc worn

buth sills rusty

exhaust deterioreted

n/side front tyre cut on outer wall

rear fram rusty

Fail 1 May 2013 90,078 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake disc worn

buth sills rusty

exhaust deterioreted

front fram rusty

n/side front tyre cut on outer wall

rear brakes adjustment

rear fram rusty

Pass 14 May 2012 85,939 miles

front & rear frames rusty

n/side front tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 2 May 2012 85,827 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front & rear frames rusty

n/side front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 5 May 2011 80,595 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 80,594 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 75,444 miles

engine management light

crossmember under radiator corroded

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded/corroding

brake pipes to rear flexi brake hose corroded

coil springs corroded

fuel tank straps corroded/corroding

nearside front droplink bushes split/perished but not resulting in any excessive movement

nearside rear door damaged

nearside rear indicator lense cover broken

offside front seatbelt difficult to release under pressure

offside front shock absorber corroded/corroding

rear washer inoperative and wiper worn

slight corrosion on p.a.s. pipes

small stonechip in windscreen

some areas of corrosion on vehicle

some oil around engine/sump area

some/slight damage to radiator fins and some corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2010 75,444 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded/corroding

brake pipes to rear flexi brake hose corroded

coil springs corroded

crossmember under radiator corroded

engine management light

fuel tank straps corroded/corroding

nearside front droplink bushes split/perished but not resulting in any excessive movement

nearside front wheeltrim loose

nearside rear door damaged

nearside rear indicator lense cover broken

offside front seatbelt difficult to release under pressure

offside front shock absorber corroded/corroding

rear washer inoperative and wiper worn

slight corrosion on p.a.s. pipes

small stonechip in windscreen

some areas of corrosion on vehicle

some oil around engine/sump area

some/slight damage to radiator fins and some corrosion

offside rear tyre perished and splitting in tread area,is 7 years old and has nail in tread area

Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,124 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)

o/side front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 18 Apr 2009 69,124 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2007 58,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 52,939 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 52,933 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2006 51,305 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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Y124 HHU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y124 HHU, 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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Y124 HHU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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