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Y816 GEB

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,224 mi
Last recorded119,224 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY816 GEB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 119,224 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 119,224 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 105,080 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 105,080 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 98,738 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 98,738 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 89,788 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 89,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 82,471 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 82,469 miles

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

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

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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Y816 GEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y816 GEB, 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 Y816 GEB registered?

Y816 GEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y816 GEB safe to buy?

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