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Y878 GEB

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,044 mi
Last recorded112,044 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 GEB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 112,044 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS HEAVLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 2.5 / 2.mm WORN TO OUT SIDE EDGE 175 / 65 / 14 H

NO WHEEL TRIMS FITTED TO VEHICLE

OFFSIDE H/LIGHT UNIT TOP PLASTIC BRACKET BROKEN / BEEN REPAIRED / SECURE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED / PERISHED / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE 175 / 65 / 14 H

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL AREAS SHOWING CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Fail 10 Apr 2012 112,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS HEAVLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 2.5 / 2.mm WORN TO OUT SIDE EDGE 175 / 65 / 14 H

OFFSIDE H/LIGHT UNIT TOP PLASTIC BRACKET BROKEN / BEEN REPAIRED / SECURE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED / PERISHED / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE 175 / 65 / 14 H

UNABLE TO INSPECT REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO BEING TRAPPED BEHIND SEAT BASE / BACK

UNABLE TO SEE WHEEL BOLTS DUE TO WHEEL TRIMS BEING FITTED INCORRECTLY ATTENTION REQUIRED

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL AREAS SHOWING CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 17 Feb 2011 106,234 miles

Front disc's corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2011 106,231 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2009 87,850 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 87,850 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 76,889 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 76,889 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 70,703 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 63,790 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 63,785 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 63,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Y878 GEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y878 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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What year was Y878 GEB registered?

Y878 GEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y878 GEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y878 GEB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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