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Y446 FJR

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

46,518 mi
Last recorded46,518 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY446 FJR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,518 miles

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

Unable to fully assess the condition of the N/S/R brake pipes due to its coverings

Unable to fully assess the condition of the O/S/R brake pipes due to its coverings

Fail 22 Mar 2012 46,517 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Unable to fully assess the condition of the N/S/R brake pipes due to its coverings

Unable to fully assess the condition of the O/S/R brake pipes due to its coverings

Fail 7 Mar 2012 46,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

both front wipers smearing slightly

engine management lamp on

temperature gauge rose into red and no fan cutting in during test

Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,861 miles

1 of 2 washer nozzles blocked on both sides at front

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2010 34,943 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 34,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise further check on rear and main brake pipes and possable advise

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 28,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 21,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 21,209 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 20,163 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 20,158 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 18,664 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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Y446 FJR is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y446 FJR, 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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Y446 FJR is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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