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Y962 NBO

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,494 mi
Last recorded90,494 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 NBO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 90,494 miles

Both rear spring locating mounts excessively corroded

Offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 15 Apr 2016 90,494 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Both rear spring locating mounts excessively corroded

Offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 16 Apr 2015 81,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,594 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 12 Mar 2014 69,594 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front pads getting low

Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,711 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,878 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 54,878 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,170 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Mar 2011 48,149 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Mar 2010 41,033 miles

subframe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,060 miles

THE FRONT SUB-FRAME IS SHOWING SOME HEAVY CORROSION AND IF IT IS NOT TREATED IT MAY POSSIBLY HAVE TO BE REPLACED WITHIN THE NEXT TWO YEARS.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,062 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 34,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake drum excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,630 miles

Centre & rear exhaust corroding.

Front subframe is quite heavily corroded & may need replacing next year if it continues to corrode.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Some metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 22 Mar 2007 32,630 miles

Centre & rear exhaust corroding.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front subframe is quite heavily corroded & may need replacing next year if it continues to corrode.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Some metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,747 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front subframe corroding.

Some metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 21 Mar 2006 29,747 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front subframe corroding.

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

Some metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

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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Y962 NBO is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y962 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.

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Y962 NBO is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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