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Y468 GOU

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,636 mi
Last recorded78,636 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY468 GOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 78,636 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 78,623 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 66,574 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 57,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 57,329 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 52,579 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 52,565 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 47,531 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,622 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 41,615 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,189 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,302 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 34,302 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,774 miles

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

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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Y468 GOU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y468 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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Y468 GOU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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