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Y147 VPO

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,034 mi
Last recorded41,034 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 VPO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,034 miles

parking permit in swept area

Fail 1 Apr 2010 41,033 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cracking to n/s front tyre inner side wall

parking permit in swept area

Pass 17 Apr 2009 36,623 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine man light on

o/s rear tyre cracking on wall

Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,580 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 33,580 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,713 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 27,938 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 27,938 miles

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

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

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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Y147 VPO is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y147 VPO, 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 Y147 VPO registered?

Y147 VPO is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y147 VPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y147 VPO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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