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Y423 GOU

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,484 mi
Last recorded74,484 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY423 GOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 74,484 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 74,484 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,769 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,788 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 63,911 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,830 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 56,931 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,394 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 47,288 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,288 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,482 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 43,482 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,830 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 35,523 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,264 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 26,700 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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Y423 GOU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y423 GOU, 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 GOU registered?

Y423 GOU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y423 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y423 GOU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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