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Y832 GEB

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,068 mi
Last recorded75,068 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY832 GEB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 75,068 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,483 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 68,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 62,313 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,110 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f mirror cracked

rear wiper torn

Fail 15 Jul 2009 56,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f mirror cracked

rear wiper torn

Pass 16 Jul 2008 49,615 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 49,615 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Baffles broken in rear silencer..

Both front wheel trims missing..

Front bumper damaged..

Nearside door mirror glass cracked..

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

Offside front undertray fouling drive-shaft..

Oil leak from engine-suspect filter..

Only 2 bulbs working on high level brake lamp..

Rear wiper blade torn..

Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,361 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 42,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

bonnet safety catch seized..

engine sounds noisey..no oil in engine-toped up 3litres..

front bumper damaged at nearside..

front no plate cracked..

leds out on high level brake lamp..

nail in nearside rear tyre..

nearside door mirror glass smashed..

offside rear tyre wearing on outside edge..

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition..

Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,416 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

l/h/f mirror glass broken

l/h/f/ bumper damaged

oil leak at engine

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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Y832 GEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y832 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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Y832 GEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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