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Y599 UVV

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,034 mi
Last recorded192,034 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY599 UVV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2013 192,034 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front tyre cracked and on 2mm 175-65-14T

Pass 19 Jun 2012 185,094 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished offside tyre nailed

unside corrosion present

Fail 16 Jun 2012 185,069 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres slightly perished offside tyre nailed

unside corrosion present

Fail 12 May 2012 185,016 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

unside corrosion present

Pass 12 May 2011 169,222 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 151,913 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 136,956 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 129,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 126,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cut in wall on o/s rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2006 112,196 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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Y599 UVV is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y599 UVV, 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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Y599 UVV is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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