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Y759 MFB

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

48,874 mi
Last recorded48,874 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY759 MFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 48,874 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 48,874 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer missing and centre silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 48,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 46,119 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 46,119 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,732 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 43,606 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 43,606 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 43,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,787 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,478 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 41,925 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,741 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 41,401 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,401 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 40,392 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,392 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,105 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,683 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 39,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

failed EMMISSIONS DUE TO EXHAUST BLOWING

Pass 28 Mar 2007 38,837 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 33,723 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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Y759 MFB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y759 MFB, 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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Y759 MFB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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