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Y501 RNT

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,346 mi
Last recorded52,346 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 RNT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2014 52,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front brake hoses perished

front pads getting low discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,834 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

both wipers split

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 46,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

n/s & o/s wipers split

Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,805 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 42,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 38,044 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 38,044 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,807 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,113 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,869 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,547 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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Y501 RNT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y501 RNT, 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 Y501 RNT registered?

Y501 RNT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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