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Y252 REL

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,278 mi
Last recorded97,278 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 REL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 97,278 miles

front & rear suspensions corroded

front brakes imbalanced

front roll bar rubbers split

n/s/f tyre tread cut ( no canvas showing )

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Aug 2013 94,573 miles

front & rear subframes corroded

n/s/f tyre valve slightly mis-aligned

o/s/f lower ball joint cover perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Aug 2012 93,034 miles

front & rear subframes corroded

o/s/f bottom ball joint cover perished

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brake pipes getting corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2012 93,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front & rear subframes corroded

o/s/f bottom ball joint cover perished

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 90,555 miles

Front brake hoses perishing

Front drop link bushes perished

Front subframe corroded

O/S rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Aug 2011 90,541 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 brake hoses perishing

Front drop link bushes perished

Front subframe corroded

O/S rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Aug 2010 88,485 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 88,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 87,150 miles

both front tyre treads worn low on outer edges, size = 175/65,14.t.

surface corrosion on rear silencer.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 85,575 miles

both front tyre treads worn low on outer edges.

surface corrosion on rear silencer.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 74,680 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 74,680 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four hub caps rattling

Pass 14 Aug 2006 64,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y252 REL is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y252 REL, 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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Y252 REL is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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