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Y503 OHT

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,663 mi
Last recorded50,663 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY503 OHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 50,663 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 42,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM O/S OF POWER STEERING RACK

Fail 24 May 2011 42,759 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM O/S OF POWER STEERING RACK

Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,421 miles

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

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

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

advise aircon to be serviced

advise tracking to be checked

both rear tyres starting to crack 175/65tr14

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and has slight sidewall damage

Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,465 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 35,465 miles

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

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

ADVISE BACK BOX EXHAUST CORRODED

ADVISE CUT IN N/S/R TYRE ON OUTER SHOULDER

Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,567 miles

gearbox leaking

mist ov oil on steering rack

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 23 Jul 2008 32,567 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

gearbox leaking

mist ov oil on steering rack

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,907 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 22,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 25,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front disks corroded

o/s/f tyre low on inner and outer edges

screw in o/s/r tyre non reparable

Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,642 miles

front disks corroded

o/s/f tyre low on inner and outer edges

screw in o/s/r tyre non reparable

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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Y503 OHT 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 58.3%.

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 Y503 OHT, 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 Y503 OHT registered?

Y503 OHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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