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Y176 WBJ

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,425 mi
Last recorded55,425 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 WBJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 55,425 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 54,724 miles

Centre Rear stoplight inoperative

Gearbox has a major oil leak and noisey bearing

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Sep 2015 54,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear stoplight inoperative

Gearbox has a major oil leak and noisey bearing

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,300 miles

Center rear stoplight inoperative

Front exhaust manifold area has a slight leak

Pass 7 Sep 2013 47,663 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 47,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 46,725 miles

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

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

rear back box corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,572 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 44,341 miles

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

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

osf lower sill damaged.

Pass 5 Sep 2009 43,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers smearing slightly

offside front tyre has multiple cracks

offside rear tyre has a cracked outer sidewall

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 12 Sep 2008 41,904 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 41,904 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 39,765 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 37,378 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,378 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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Y176 WBJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y176 WBJ, 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 Y176 WBJ registered?

Y176 WBJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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