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Y431 GOU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,755 mi
Last recorded66,755 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 GOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 66,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill dammage

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 66,747 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill dammage

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 65,959 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 65,959 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge bad

Offside Front wearing on inner edge bad

Pass 2 Nov 2017 59,023 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 59,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 55,346 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 53,059 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 50,871 miles

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 26 Nov 2013 46,727 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 46,727 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 43,181 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 38,127 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 34,163 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,184 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,201 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 23,689 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 21,939 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 19,099 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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Y431 GOU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y431 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.

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What year was Y431 GOU registered?

Y431 GOU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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