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Y553 OHT

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,762 mi
Last recorded170,762 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 OHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 170,762 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 170,760 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 133,876 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

anti slip slightly worn

front wipers slightly split

Pass 18 Jan 2013 12,923 miles

rear box very rusty,,,almost blowing

Fail 18 Jan 2013 129,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear box very rusty,,,almost blowing

Pass 27 Jan 2012 125,799 miles

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

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

Oil leak

near side rear tyre has wron from outter edge

rear exhaust box rusty

temparture guage high

Fail 27 Jan 2012 125,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

near side rear tyre has wron from outter edge

rear exhaust box rusty

temparture guage high

Pass 25 Jan 2011 122,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2011 122,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 119,600 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 113,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

car over heating

Pass 5 Jan 2009 113,736 miles

car over heating

Pass 12 Jan 2008 106,963 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 100,869 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 100,869 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y553 OHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey 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 Y553 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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Y553 OHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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