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Y461 NMW

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,045 mi
Last recorded79,045 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY461 NMW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 79,045 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 78,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,854 miles

front brakes slightly worn

front headlights have a poor beam pattern

misting of oil on powersteering pump

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

noise coming from n/s/f suspension/steering

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 72,854 miles

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

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

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

front brakes slightly worn

front headlights have a poor beam pattern

misting of oil on powersteering pump

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

noise coming from n/s/f suspension/steering

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2011 67,084 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,991 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 66,987 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,390 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 61,451 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,939 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,793 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 403,328 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y461 NMW 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 75%.

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 Y461 NMW, 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 Y461 NMW registered?

Y461 NMW is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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