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Y571 BBV

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,112 mi
Last recorded94,112 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY571 BBV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 94,112 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 94,112 miles

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 86,332 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 67,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 64,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 64,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 62,924 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 62,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2008 59,621 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 55,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 3 wipers worn

exhaust in poor condition recheck at next mot

Fail 18 May 2007 55,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all 3 wipers worn

exhaust in poor condition recheck at next mot

Pass 17 May 2006 48,829 miles

rear wiper split,rear washer not working water leaking into boot from washer,back box in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2006 48,829 miles

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

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

rear wiper split,rear washer not working water leaking into boot from washer,back box in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2005 40,967 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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Y571 BBV is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y571 BBV, 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 Y571 BBV registered?

Y571 BBV is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y571 BBV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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