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Y293 RKW

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,785 mi
Last recorded61,785 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY293 RKW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2013 61,785 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leaking from sump

Pass 16 Aug 2012 59,798 miles

sump leaking oil

Fail 14 Aug 2012 59,796 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

sump leaking oil

Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,924 miles

front brake discs slightly pitterd

Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,831 miles

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

alot of general corrosion on front subframe and rear subframe but not yet considered excess with testing tools allowed

Fail 21 Jun 2010 48,820 miles

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

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

alot of general corrosion on front subframe and rear subframe but not yet considered excess with testing tools allowed

Fail 18 May 2009 48,385 miles

Front Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 42,745 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 42,745 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 33,673 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 31,337 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 25,606 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y293 RKW is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y293 RKW, 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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Y293 RKW is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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