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Y492 GAU

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,561 mi
Last recorded125,561 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 GAU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 125,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

radiator leaking o/s/f lower corner.

the steering may require re-tracking

Fail 13 Jul 2011 125,561 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

radiator leaking o/s/f lower corner.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 118,856 miles

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

suspect engine sump perforated

Pass 15 Apr 2009 107,106 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 107,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 95,194 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 79,460 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 79,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak apparent from oil filter

Pass 10 Mar 2006 69,362 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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Y492 GAU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y492 GAU, 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 Y492 GAU registered?

Y492 GAU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y492 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y492 GAU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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