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Y927 VNS

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,831 mi
Last recorded83,831 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY927 VNS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 83,831 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 83,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 77,657 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 77,657 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 69,905 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 69,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 69,471 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 69,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 58,502 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 58,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y927 VNS is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y927 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 Y927 VNS registered?

Y927 VNS is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y927 VNS safe to buy?

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