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Y48 OJA

2001 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,221 mi
Last recorded101,221 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 OJA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 101,221 miles

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

slight wear in front suspension arm bushes

Fail 31 Jan 2015 101,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight wear in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 20 Jan 2014 95,713 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 95,713 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

temporary repair offside door mirror

Pass 10 Nov 2012 91,880 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 91,880 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 86,294 miles

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

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Nov 2011 86,294 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 80,101 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 80,101 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 71,513 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 71,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 63,131 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 55,676 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 47,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,208 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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Y48 OJA is a 2001 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y48 OJA, 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 Y48 OJA registered?

Y48 OJA is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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