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Y724 HDW

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

71,007 mi
Last recorded71,007 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY724 HDW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 71,007 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 71,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 68,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 68,255 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 66,126 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 66,125 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear rear brake binding

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear rear brake binding

Pass 3 Nov 2017 65,155 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 65,141 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 64,237 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 63,739 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 63,738 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,970 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 60,559 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,392 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 58,170 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 58,170 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,371 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,726 miles

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

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

high level brake light bulbs in-op

Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,674 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 48,646 miles

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

high level stop light some bulbs not working

Pass 18 Oct 2005 41,742 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 40,360 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 40,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y724 HDW is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y724 HDW, 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 Y724 HDW registered?

Y724 HDW is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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