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Y61 LBF

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,001 mi
Last recorded95,001 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 LBF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2013 95,001 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs worn / corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,357 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both front wiper blades split

Both headlight patterns deteriating

Both rear damper corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Radiator leaking lower offside corner

Surface corrosion to Offside rear brake pipe to flexi

Fail 9 Mar 2012 91,357 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both front wiper blades split

Both headlight patterns deteriating

Both rear damper corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Radiator leaking lower offside corner

Surface corrosion to Offside rear brake pipe to flexi

Pass 8 Apr 2011 85,829 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 85,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn & corroded

head lamp reflectors drteriorating

only one bulb working in centre stop lamp

Pass 2 Apr 2010 79,395 miles

Headlamp beam patterns going dull. Some high level brake lamp bulbs not working.

Fail 2 Apr 2010 79,395 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp beam patterns going dull. Some high level brake lamp bulbs not working.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 70,906 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 70,906 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 60,120 miles

O/side rear tyre surface cracking. Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 51,706 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 44,135 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y61 LBF is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y61 LBF, 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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Y61 LBF is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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