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Y276 VBL

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,735 mi
Last recorded107,735 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY276 VBL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 107,735 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

all underside corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc poor condition

o/s outer sill damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2017 107,735 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc poor condition

o/s outer sill damaged

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all underside corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,567 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc corroded

o/s sill damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2015 89,254 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s outer sill damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2015 89,254 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2014 85,849 miles

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

front subframe corroded

front tyres slightly worn on edges

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,825 miles

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

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2012 80,413 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 80,413 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,344 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc slightly pitted

o/s outer sill damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2011 77,344 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake disc slightly pitted

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2010 74,791 miles

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

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2009 72,262 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 69,887 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 67,184 miles

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

n.s.r tyre worn onouter edge

Pass 16 Jun 2006 55,126 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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Y276 VBL is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y276 VBL, 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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Y276 VBL is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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