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Y495 GOU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,403 mi
Last recorded65,403 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY495 GOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,403 miles

advise brake pipes slightly corroded

advise exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 65,403 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise brake pipes slightly corroded

advise exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,906 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 55,832 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 55,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,361 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,373 miles

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

sump is leaking from the gasket

Fail 23 Jun 2009 46,371 miles

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

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

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

sump is leaking from the gasket

Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,439 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 41,439 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 35,079 miles

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

near side repeater lens broken

Fail 21 Jun 2007 35,079 miles

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

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

near side repeater lens broken

Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,788 miles

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

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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Y495 GOU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y495 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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Y495 GOU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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