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Y875 GEB

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,761 mi
Last recorded112,761 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY875 GEB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 112,761 miles

emissions emits blue smoke also erratic but within limits

Fail 14 Jun 2010 112,761 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

o/s/r brake noisy in operation

both front brake discs badly corroded/pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2009 100,457 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 100,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 85,018 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 84,627 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 71,102 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 62,530 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 62,530 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Wiper Dont Self Park

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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Y875 GEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y875 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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Y875 GEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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