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Y868 GEB

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,240 mi
Last recorded119,240 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 GEB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 119,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2012 106,402 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 106,400 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 97,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 89,113 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slightly noisey rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 Jan 2010 89,113 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slightly noisey rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jan 2009 84,921 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

bonnet strut broken can not be secured in up right position.

n/s/f door check strap not operating

x1 washer jet inop.

Fail 2 Jan 2009 84,921 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

bonnet strut broken can not be secured in up right position.

n/s/f door check strap not operating

x1 washer jet inop.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,786 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 78,446 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 73,934 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 73,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2006 69,091 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 63,611 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 63,611 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2004 47,156 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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Y868 GEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y868 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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Y868 GEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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