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Y601 AFR

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,114 mi
Last recorded97,114 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 AFR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 97,114 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake caliper slider covers missing.

front brake discs have some rust build up on onuter edges.

front subframe rusty.

minor damage to o/s/f door mirror.

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken.

rear brake pipes rusty in areas.

rear coil springs corroded.

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 97,114 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake caliper slider covers missing.

front brake discs have some rust build up on onuter edges.

front subframe rusty.

minor damage to o/s/f door mirror.

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken.

rear brake pipes rusty in areas.

rear coil springs corroded.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 89,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 89,790 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 81,772 miles

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

front brake caliper slider covers missing.

n/s/f tyre winter type.

o/s/f low in screen (stone chip).

o/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split.

object stuck in n/s/r tyre tread.

tailgate rams dont support tailgate.

temp guage inop.

Fail 1 Oct 2010 81,772 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake caliper slider covers missing.

n/s/f tyre winter type.

o/s/f low in screen (stone chip).

o/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split.

object stuck in n/s/r tyre tread.

tailgate rams dont support tailgate.

temp guage inop.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 74,434 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,278 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 63,724 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2007 63,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside 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

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2006 58,080 miles

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

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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Y601 AFR is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y601 AFR, 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 Y601 AFR registered?

Y601 AFR is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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