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Y929 GEB

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

52,723 mi
Last recorded52,723 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 GEB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 52,723 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 52,723 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,988 miles

airbag warning lamp illinated on dashboard

offside front tyre on 2mm & wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,442 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 48,442 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,535 miles

airbag light on dash illuminated

Fail 18 Aug 2009 44,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

airbag light on dash illuminated

Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,825 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 39,825 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 39,763 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2007 34,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 29,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,613 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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Y929 GEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y929 GEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y929 GEB registered?

Y929 GEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y929 GEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y929 GEB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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