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Y926 VNS

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,737 mi
Last recorded94,737 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 VNS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 94,737 miles

battery insecure (not likely to fall into engine)

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2012 94,737 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure (not likely to fall into engine)

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 85,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 85,339 miles

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 75,023 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 63,823 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 63,822 miles

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

underfloor brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 7 Mar 2008 60,709 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes...covered with grease

Pass 12 Mar 2007 54,584 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 54,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to open ns rear door from outside

Pass 9 Mar 2006 48,498 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 48,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 48,460 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 48,460 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

oil leak

unable to check condition of pipes above fuel tank and heat sheilds

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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Y926 VNS is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y926 VNS, 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 Y926 VNS registered?

Y926 VNS is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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