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Y728 HDW

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,185 mi
Last recorded110,185 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY728 HDW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 110,185 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge .

n/s head light mounting broken but not insecure .

Fail 19 Jun 2010 109,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge .

n/s head light mounting broken but not insecure .

Pass 30 Jun 2009 95,024 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 95,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 83,676 miles

Advise security of fuel breather at filler pipe

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 67,675 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 67,675 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 54,898 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 54,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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Y728 HDW is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y728 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 Y728 HDW registered?

Y728 HDW is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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