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Y959 NHT

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,518 mi
Last recorded86,518 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 NHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 86,518 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 85,613 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 76,786 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Aug 2008 76,667 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Aug 2007 68,235 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine warning light stays on

Pass 13 Jun 2007 65,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 65,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 57,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 57,960 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 NHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y959 NHT, 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 Y959 NHT registered?

Y959 NHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y959 NHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y959 NHT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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