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Y215 GAH

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,046 mi
Last recorded123,046 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY215 GAH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 123,046 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 123,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 119,757 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 119,472 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 106,195 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 106,195 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 98,144 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 98,040 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 82,416 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 82,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 65,006 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 65,006 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,500 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,425 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 32,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 32,115 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 26,063 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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Y215 GAH is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 Y215 GAH, 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 Y215 GAH registered?

Y215 GAH is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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