CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y997 XOH

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

78,530 mi
Last recorded78,530 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 XOH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 78,530 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 78,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

rear coil springs corroded

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 71,366 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 71,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroding and blowing various joints

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre worn and cracking

Pass 12 May 2012 63,235 miles

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber split

o/s/f wiper blade split

sub frame corroded

Fail 9 May 2012 63,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber split

o/s/f wiper blade split

sub frame corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 56,359 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 56,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 47,332 miles

both sides front flexible brake hoses cracking

front subframe corroding

front tyres starting to wear on edges

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside rear tyre cracking badly sidewall

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 6 May 2010 47,307 miles

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

both sides front flexible brake hoses cracking

front subframe corroding

front tyres starting to wear on edges

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside rear tyre cracking badly sidewall

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,227 miles

exhaust rear bracket breaking away

front brake discs and pads wearing

front flexible brake hoses cracking

nearside front anti roll bar rubber poor

nearside front shock absorber damp

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 23 Apr 2009 38,227 miles

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

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

exhaust rear bracket breaking away

front brake discs and pads wearing

front flexible brake hoses cracking

nearside front anti roll bar rubber poor

nearside front shock absorber damp

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,344 miles

front tyres perishing

Fail 25 Apr 2008 29,298 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyres perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,754 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 20,754 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 15,495 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
Full Fiat Brava reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y997 XOH is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y997 XOH, 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

How do I check the history of Y997 XOH?

You can check the full history of Y997 XOH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y997 XOH registered?

Y997 XOH is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y997 XOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y997 XOH shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y997 XOH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y997 XOH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.