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Y862 RCT

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,636 mi
Last recorded97,636 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY862 RCT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 97,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs in poor condition and corroded not to excess

hand brake lever long

Pass 2 Nov 2010 90,215 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 90,215 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 79,661 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 70,481 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 70,481 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 60,504 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 60,504 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front sub frame rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2006 54,353 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 54,264 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust front flex outer cover coming apart

nearside rear and centre rear seat belts not checked due to child seat fitted

offside front brake disc appears worn †

windscreen scratched zones a and b but view not seriously affected

Fail 12 Oct 2006 54,264 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust front flex outer cover coming apart

nearside rear and centre rear seat belts not checked due to child seat fitted

offside front brake disc appears worn

windscreen scratched in zones a and b but view not seriosly affected

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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Y862 RCT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey 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 Y862 RCT, 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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Y862 RCT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 May 2001.

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