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Y961 GAH

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,452 mi
Last recorded65,452 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 GAH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,452 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 65,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 63,763 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 63,763 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 62,174 miles

front subframe rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2012 60,462 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 58,728 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,602 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 56,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 6 Feb 2009 53,168 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 53,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 48,832 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 48,735 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 42,549 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 34,693 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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Y961 GAH is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y961 GAH, 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 Y961 GAH registered?

Y961 GAH is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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