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Y423 BOF

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,284 mi
Last recorded70,284 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY423 BOF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 70,284 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 70,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 68,893 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 68,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded on inner face advise replacement

Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,206 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 67,206 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,896 miles

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

all wiper blades poor

both front discs poor condition

front subframe rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2010 65,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all wiper blades poor

both front discs poor condition

front subframe rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2009 64,585 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 61,890 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 61,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 59,165 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 54,320 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 54,320 miles

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

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

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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Y423 BOF is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y423 BOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y423 BOF registered?

Y423 BOF is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y423 BOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y423 BOF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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