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Y979 HEB

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,502 mi
Last recorded110,502 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 HEB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 110,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres wearing on edges outside centre 3/4 [175/65/14t]

both n/s wheels slightly damaged

centre brake light inop

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes + pipe to o/s/r flexy hose

front brake pads low but unable to check properly with wheels on

heatshield over exhaust manifold insecure

rear coil springs corroded

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 17 Jul 2013 110,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres wearing on edges outside centre 3/4 [175/65/14t]

both n/s wheels slightly damaged

centre brake light inop

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes + pipe to o/s/r flexy hose

front brake pads low but unable to check properly with wheels on

heatshield over exhaust manifold insecure

rear coil springs corroded

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 16 Jul 2012 102,891 miles

both wipers split on ends

centre brake light inop

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front to rear + brake ppe to o/s/r flexy hose corroded but unable to check properly due to position + coating

n/s/r wheel slightly damaged

o/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2011 95,946 miles

1x front to rear brake pipe corroding

brake pipe to o/s/r flexy hose corroding but unable to check properly due to position + coating

centre brake light inop

n/s/r roadwheel slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall [175/65/14h]

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 14 Jul 2010 88,569 miles

both front door check straps missing

centre brake light inop?

front to rear brake pipes + pipes to rear flexy hoses starting to corrode

n/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2009 78,668 miles

boot brake light inop?

both front doors check straps broken

both n/s wheel rims slightly damaged

corrosion starting in front to rear brake pipe

Fail 16 Jul 2009 78,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

boot brake light inop?

both front doors check straps broken

both n/s wheel rims slightly damaged

corrosion starting in front to rear brake pipe

Pass 10 Jul 2008 70,141 miles

n/s/r wheel slightly damaged on inner rim

o/s/f door check strap broken

o/s/r tyre splitting on sidewall[175/65/14t]

Pass 13 Jul 2007 63,551 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 63,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

o/s/f flexy brake hose started to split

screw in o/s/r tyre

slight damage to n/s/r wheel

Fail 12 Jul 2007 63,536 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s rear tyre splitting in treads

Pass 18 Jul 2006 58,994 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 58,992 miles

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

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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Y979 HEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y979 HEB, 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 Y979 HEB registered?

Y979 HEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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