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Y131 DCE

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,775 mi
Last recorded51,775 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 DCE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 51,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle including sills front to rear

Pass 8 Oct 2020 51,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 50,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill's corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 50,907 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rears (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner sills corroded

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

floors corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 49,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 49,659 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 48,371 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,239 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 45,965 miles

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

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

front floors corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 45,952 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

offside rer tyre sidewall cracked

front floors corroded

front tyres sidewalls cracked

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 45,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,549 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 42,547 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,512 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 38,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 May 2009 33,438 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 33,438 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe is covered in grease.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,939 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 28,715 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 26,173 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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Y131 DCE is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y131 DCE, 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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Y131 DCE is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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