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Y909 MNE

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,203 mi
Last recorded63,203 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY909 MNE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2017 63,203 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flexy pipe (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened where lower suspension arm mounts (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed rubbing on anti roll bar (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

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

unable to test rear seatbelts

Pass 22 Dec 2015 60,601 miles

rear wiper deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wiper deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2014 53,838 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 15 Dec 2014 53,838 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Dec 2013 49,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 49,624 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 46,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake advisories rbt perfomance 54% front brake imbalance 16% service brake has only just met the service brake efficiency it would appear it requires adjustment or repair

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 46,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,193 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 42,177 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,509 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,228 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 19,283 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 19,283 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,125 miles

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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Y909 MNE is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y909 MNE, 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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Y909 MNE is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 11 August 2001.

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