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Y533 GAH

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

182,660 mi
Last recorded182,660 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY533 GAH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 182,660 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 182,660 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 168,668 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 168,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 146,447 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 146,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 128,242 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 128,242 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 112,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipe corrosion

exhaust corrosion

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 2 Apr 2009 112,405 miles

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

brake pipe corrosion

exhaust corrosion

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 1 Apr 2008 96,948 miles

both front tyres worn very badly on inside edge

Fail 31 Mar 2008 96,947 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn very badly on inside edge

Pass 4 Apr 2007 82,423 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 82,420 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 66,168 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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Y533 GAH is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y533 GAH, 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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Y533 GAH is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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