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Y148 BEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,975 mi
Last recorded90,975 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 BEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 90,975 miles

near side and off side rear spring mounts slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 82,170 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 78,186 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 76,017 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 75,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 68,229 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 68,228 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 60,824 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 55,212 miles

O/s/f wiper splitting slightly. N/s/r tyre wall scuffed slightly.

Fail 20 Nov 2007 55,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

O/s/f wiper splitting slightly. N/s/r tyre wall scuffed slightly.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 47,478 miles

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

bonnet safett catch not working

slightly long travel h/brake

Fail 10 Nov 2006 47,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet safett catch not working

slightly long travel h/brake

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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Y148 BEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y148 BEG, 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 Y148 BEG registered?

Y148 BEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y148 BEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y148 BEG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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