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Y87 VPO

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,388 mi
Last recorded102,388 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 VPO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 102,388 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,961 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 97,337 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 97,337 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 94,346 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 91,331 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,219 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 85,054 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering switch (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 85,054 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering switch (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 81,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2014 81,434 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 76,545 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 76,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 71,665 miles

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2012 71,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2011 66,600 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded & slight leak.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded/rusty.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,785 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2010 57,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 57,661 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jan 2009 52,824 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 47,659 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 42,525 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,405 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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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Y87 VPO is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y87 VPO, 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 Y87 VPO registered?

Y87 VPO is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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