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Y609 WGB

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,161 mi
Last recorded71,161 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 WGB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 71,161 miles

engine management warning lamp on

nearside rear outer door handle broken

Fail 1 Feb 2011 71,161 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs (faces poor)

centre heatshield insecure

engine management warning lamp on

nearside rear outer door handle broken

Fail 4 Feb 2010 62,900 miles

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

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear door inoperative from outside (handle broken)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 62,900 miles

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

nearside rear door inoperative from outside (handle broken)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 52,937 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 45,316 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 45,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 35,721 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,022 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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Y609 WGB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y609 WGB, 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 Y609 WGB registered?

Y609 WGB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y609 WGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y609 WGB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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