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Y473 AER

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,916 mi
Last recorded96,916 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY473 AER
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 96,916 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 96,916 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 96,713 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 96,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

front bumper supports corroded

front subframe corroded

high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,082 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 92,082 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 84,718 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 82,645 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 82,645 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 78,887 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 78,887 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 72,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 65,634 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 56,718 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 46,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 46,359 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 42,942 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 42,942 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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Y473 AER is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y473 AER, 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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Y473 AER is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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