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Y163 HEB

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,711 mi
Last recorded71,711 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 HEB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,711 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake ferrulls starting to corrode

some grease around nearside driveshaft gaiter no leak found however

Fail 29 May 2009 71,676 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake ferrulls starting to corrode

some grease around nearside driveshaft gaiter no leak found however

Fail 11 Mar 2008 64,949 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 64,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 57,120 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)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 57,120 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,316 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 51,316 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y163 HEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y163 HEB, 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 Y163 HEB registered?

Y163 HEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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