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Y587 HVX

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

87,699 mi
Last recorded87,699 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY587 HVX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2015 87,699 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high 1500-2100 (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (rear sections) burst (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking both front to rear (rear sections) (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

emissions not tested due to noisey engine, low coolant level and idle

Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,965 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 84,961 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 80,514 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 80,514 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 76,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

centre rear wiper does not clear the screen effectivly ADVISE

Pass 23 Jun 2012 76,763 miles

centre rear wiper does not clear the screen effectivly ADVISE

Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,261 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 70,245 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 65,696 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,619 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 55,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/front tyre low on raised tread.

O/s/front tyre below limit on raised tread.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,074 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 37,074 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2006 32,668 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 32,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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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Y587 HVX is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y587 HVX, 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 Y587 HVX registered?

Y587 HVX is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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