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Y718 FRA

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

67,010 mi
Last recorded67,010 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 FRA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 67,010 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt..

offside front metal brake pipe corroded..

offside outer sill corroded..

rear exhaust box corroded..

Fail 13 Oct 2012 67,010 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt..

offside front metal brake pipe corroded..

offside outer sill corroded..

rear exhaust box corroded..

Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,518 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 13 Sep 2011 59,518 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,905 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 56,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,715 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 53,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,444 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 49,444 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 49,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe rusting

Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,022 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 42,966 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,034 miles

both rear and offside front tyres close to limit, wipers not working on int and 1st speed and not parking, brake pipes corroded in general, nearside rear shock slightly damp

Pass 28 Jun 2005 28,845 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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Y718 FRA is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y718 FRA, 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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Y718 FRA is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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