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Y248 CVW

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,150 mi
Last recorded102,150 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 CVW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 102,150 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 101,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 95,586 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 93,327 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 84,298 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 71,867 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 71,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 56,386 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 49,332 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 49,247 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre low to limit

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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Y248 CVW is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y248 CVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y248 CVW registered?

Y248 CVW is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y248 CVW safe to buy?

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