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Y399 BCE

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,796 mi
Last recorded85,796 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY399 BCE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 85,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front disc s inner faces corroded

tyres perished

Pass 19 Sep 2011 77,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

drivers door check strap loose

front brake discs very worn and corroded

nearside front tyre perished

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear tyre perished and cut on sidewall not to cords

offside washer jet partially blocked

Fail 18 Nov 2010 75,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 75,410 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2009 70,806 miles

front brake pads low.

n/s/r tyre perished.

rear coil springs corroded.

brake pipes corroded.

Fail 28 Nov 2009 70,806 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded.

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

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

brake pipes corroded.

front brake pads low.

n/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,907 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front brake pads 75% worn

offside front brake pads 80% worn

offside rear tyre tread 4mm

Fail 25 Nov 2008 64,882 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front brake pads 75% worn

offside front brake pads 80% worn

offside rear tyre tread 4mm

Pass 20 Nov 2007 57,449 miles

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

front brake pads 75% worn

offside front tyre tread 4mm

Fail 19 Nov 2007 57,449 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads 75% worn

offside front tyre tread 4mm

Pass 27 Nov 2006 51,213 miles

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

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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Y399 BCE is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y399 BCE, 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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Y399 BCE is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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