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Y497 GOU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,939 mi
Last recorded79,939 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 GOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2015 79,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 79,826 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

emmission test not done as exhaust is broken

Pass 7 Apr 2014 75,791 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 75,791 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,293 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 71,169 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 67,044 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 67,044 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 63,964 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 63,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 57,336 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside wiper blade is falling apart

Pass 17 Apr 2009 524,933 miles

advise slight leak on exhaust centre joint

Fail 16 Apr 2009 52,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

advise slight leak on exhaust centre joint

Pass 7 Apr 2008 47,149 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,137 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre low tread

Fail 14 Apr 2007 42,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs in a very poor condition

nearside rear tyre low tread on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,216 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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Y497 GOU 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 50%.

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 Y497 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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Y497 GOU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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