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Y848 GEB

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,832 mi
Last recorded97,832 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 GEB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 97,832 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front sub frame corroded

offside front tyre worn more inner edge

offside rear vtyre cracking & heavy sidewall damage

power steering pump damp

Fail 14 Sep 2011 97,832 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front sub frame corroded

offside front tyre worn more inner edge

offside rear vtyre cracking & heavy sidewall damage

power steering pump damp

Pass 23 Aug 2010 89,489 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 89,487 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 80,365 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 80,122 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 69,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 59,937 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 59,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 46,025 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 46,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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Y848 GEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y848 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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Y848 GEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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