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Y639 MGU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,393 mi
Last recorded107,393 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY639 MGU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 107,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 102,535 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 102,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 97,759 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 93,764 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 93,764 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 90,420 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorated

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre inner edge low

o/s/f washer jets

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2012 90,376 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wiper blades deteriorated

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre inner edge low

o/s/f washer jets

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2011 87,556 miles

centre exhaust joint

engine man light on

Pass 17 Aug 2010 84,168 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 84,168 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 78,652 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 78,651 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 71,593 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 71,592 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 64,314 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 64,314 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 54,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 54,267 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 43,910 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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Y639 MGU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y639 MGU, 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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Y639 MGU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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