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Y833 GEB

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,390 mi
Last recorded66,390 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY833 GEB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,390 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

both front lower arm bushes perishing

gear box mount bolts missing

oil leak

rear coil springs very rusty

slight play both front bottom ball joint

Fail 4 Sep 2009 66,379 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

both front lower arm bushes perishing

gear box mount bolts missing

oil leak

rear coil springs very rusty

slight play both front bottom ball joint

Fail 23 Jul 2008 60,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 60,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 55,493 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

heavy surface rust on rear exhaust silencer

Fail 5 Oct 2007 55,312 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

heavy surface rust on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 2 Aug 2006 41,395 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 35,185 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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Y833 GEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y833 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 Y833 GEB registered?

Y833 GEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y833 GEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y833 GEB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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