MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Front disc's corroded
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
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)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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.
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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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Y878 GEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 23 May 2001.
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