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Y815 VBD

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,184 mi
Last recorded106,184 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY815 VBD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 106,184 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 106,183 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 98,646 miles

wear on front tyres

Fail 5 Aug 2011 98,646 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wear on front tyres

Pass 5 Aug 2010 92,967 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 31 Jul 2009 85,181 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2009 85,181 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on brake pipes

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2008 78,572 miles

both wiper blades split

centre brake light out

Pass 26 Jun 2007 73,126 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 65,608 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

tyres wearing heavily on edges

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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Y815 VBD is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y815 VBD, 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 Y815 VBD registered?

Y815 VBD is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y815 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y815 VBD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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