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Y843 LEU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,810 mi
Last recorded44,810 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY843 LEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 44,810 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 110,878 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 44,266 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension corroded

midel of exhaust system leaking

rear suspension corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2016 44,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension corroded

midel of exhaust system leaking

rear suspension corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2016 44,264 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive leak from rear exhaust. (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Both (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/r15-82v (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight damage to O/S/F wing mirror.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 43,453 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 43,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer tread. 185/55/r15-82v (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 42,925 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 42,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2013 42,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 41,674 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 40,972 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 40,962 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,668 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 39,664 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 38,744 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,088 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 27,089 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 25,724 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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Y843 LEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y843 LEU, 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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Y843 LEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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