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Y552 OHT

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,189 mi
Last recorded92,189 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY552 OHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2015 92,189 miles

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

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside rear bump stop insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2014 84,078 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre stop light not working

nearside front seat belt slow to fully retract and webbing edge slightly frayed

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2014 84,078 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre stop light not working

nearside front seat belt slow to fully retract and webbing edge slightly frayed

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,863 miles

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded/undersealed

front subframe corroded

front wipers parking poorly

offside rear floor pan corroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 22 Apr 2013 78,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded/undersealed

front subframe corroded

front wipers parking poorly

offside rear floor pan corroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,555 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

brake pipes undersealed

subframe repair undersealed

Fail 25 Apr 2012 74,550 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 5 May 2011 67,518 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 May 2011 67,509 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s ans o/s lower balljoint dustcovers perished

rear coil springs corroded

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,741 miles

n/s front seatbelt frayed

rear coilsprings corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2010 61,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear coilsprings corroded

rear silencer corroded

n/s front seatbelt frayed

Pass 20 May 2009 56,281 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 50,450 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 45,831 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 42,747 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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Y552 OHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y552 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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Y552 OHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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