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Y385 HPF

2001 Fiat Brava

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,692 mi
Last recorded108,692 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 HPF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 108,692 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 108,652 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 100,694 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

general corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2017 100,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

general corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2016 94,471 miles

both bottom ball join dust covers perishing

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 94,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

both bottom ball join dust covers perishing

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 91,261 miles

exhaust corroding front and rear

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

n/s/r metal brake pipes corroding

rear springs corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2014 86,475 miles

arterial metal brake pipes corroding

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,126 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 75,176 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,083 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 62,519 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2010 62,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,244 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 56,244 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,848 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,206 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2006 36,248 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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Y385 HPF is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y385 HPF, 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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Y385 HPF is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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