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Y497 NHT

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,801 mi
Last recorded81,801 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 NHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,928 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 789,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 75,001 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 75,001 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 69,350 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 61,258 miles

rear wiper split

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes covered in grease

bulb out on high level brake light

child seat in n/s/r

damage to o/s/f door

n/s/f flexi crackin

n/s/r tyre wearin low and crackin

o/s/f tyre wearin on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearin low and crackin

Pass 22 Sep 2009 61,258 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease

bulb out on high level brake light

child seat in n/s/r

damage to o/s/f door

n/s/f flexi crackin

n/s/r tyre wearin low and crackin

o/s/f tyre wearin on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearin low and crackin

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Sep 2008 55,856 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 47,259 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 47,097 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,622 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 37,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey 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 Y497 NHT, 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 Y497 NHT registered?

Y497 NHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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