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Y917 PLD

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,680 mi
Last recorded109,680 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 PLD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 109,680 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 94,996 miles

1 led not working on centre brake light

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

front brake discs deteriorating

some dampness around p-steering pump

some dampness around steering rack boots

Fail 12 Mar 2011 94,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

1 led not working on centre brake light

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

front brake discs deteriorating

some dampness around p-steering pump

some dampness around steering rack boots

Pass 19 Mar 2010 85,268 miles

1 led not working on centre brake light

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight leak on power steering pump

Pass 12 Mar 2009 80,046 miles

1 l.e.d. not working on centre brake light

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

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)

slight dampness around o/s steering rack boot

some scuffing on n/s/f outer tyre side wall

Fail 12 Mar 2009 80,046 miles

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

1 l.e.d. not working on centre brake light

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

slight dampness around o/s steering rack boot

some scuffing on n/s/f outer tyre side wall

Fail 14 Mar 2008 75,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight scuffing on n/s/f outer side wall

Pass 14 Mar 2008 75,058 miles

slight scuffing on n/s/f outer side wall

Pass 22 Mar 2007 62,114 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 49,034 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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Y917 PLD is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y917 PLD, 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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Y917 PLD is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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