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Y629 WGB

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,552 mi
Last recorded27,552 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY629 WGB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 27,552 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

gar box oil leaking

Fail 24 Jun 2014 27,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

exhaust blowing slightly

gar box oil leaking

Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,046 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 26,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 25,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers dont park when switched of

wipers working only on full speed

Fail 18 Jun 2012 25,195 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers dont park when switched of

wipers working only on full speed

Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,991 miles

advise nearside front inner c/v gaitor burst

advise offside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 14 Jun 2011 23,991 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

advise nearside front inner c/v gaitor burst

advise offside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 17 Jun 2010 22,738 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,483 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 21,483 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,102 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 17,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 17,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,531 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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Y629 WGB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y629 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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Y629 WGB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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