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Y522 BNV

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,762 mi
Last recorded80,762 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY522 BNV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 80,762 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre brake

Fail 6 Aug 2012 80,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre brake

Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,977 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 74,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 67,665 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,016 miles

Both front wipers starting to smeer screen

Centre brake light inop

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Cut in tread of offside front tyre

Slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Stone chips in windscreen measuring 10mm in zone A

Fail 7 Aug 2009 60,016 miles

Both front wipers starting to smeer screen

Centre brake light inop

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Cut in tread of offside front tyre

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

Slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Stone chips in windscreen measuring 10mm in zone A

Pass 11 Aug 2008 53,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers do not auto park

Fail 8 Aug 2007 46,194 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

only part of high level brake light working

wipers do not park when switched off

Pass 8 Aug 2007 46,194 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

only part of high level brake light working

wipers do not park when switched off

Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,306 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 39,306 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs corroding on inner face

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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Y522 BNV is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc 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 Y522 BNV, 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 Y522 BNV registered?

Y522 BNV is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y522 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y522 BNV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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