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Y959 NBO

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,916 mi
Last recorded63,916 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 NBO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 63,916 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 53,567 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 53,567 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 48,360 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 46,945 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 46,003 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,628 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 43,002 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,756 miles

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

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

o/s rear foot brake no readings

Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,574 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 36,706 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 36,706 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 34,675 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 31,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 31,939 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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Y959 NBO is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y959 NBO, 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 Y959 NBO registered?

Y959 NBO is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y959 NBO safe to buy?

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