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Y905 LFJ

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,589 mi
Last recorded73,589 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 LFJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2015 73,589 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,891 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jul 2013 61,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp beam images deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2013 61,409 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp beam images deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2012 60,457 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

offside headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2012 60,457 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

offside headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,237 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,368 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre sidewall has cuts but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

Fail 25 Jun 2010 57,262 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre sidewall has cuts but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

steering rack slightly leaking fluid

Pass 10 Jul 2009 55,585 miles

n/s/f tyre cut,but not deep enough to reach ply/cord

uneven tyre wear o/s/f ,wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2008 52,144 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 49,132 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,651 miles

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

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

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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Y905 LFJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y905 LFJ, 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 Y905 LFJ registered?

Y905 LFJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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