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Y292 LHU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,217 mi
Last recorded117,217 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY292 LHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 117,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 117,209 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 110,489 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 110,486 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 94,332 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 94,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 83,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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)

high hand brake

poor wipers

weak washers

Pass 17 Sep 2009 72,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

airbag warning light remains on

offside door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2008 62,931 miles

Airbag warning lamp remains on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake has slight travel

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside washer not working

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 62,931 miles

Airbag warning lamp remains on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake has slight travel

Nearside washer not working

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 52,682 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 52,682 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,086 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 38,466 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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Y292 LHU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y292 LHU, 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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Y292 LHU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 24 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y292 LHU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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