MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,606 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine light on dash
front brake discs slightly corroded inside
o/s/f lower ball joint cover split
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine light on dash
front brake discs slightly corroded inside
o/s/f lower ball joint cover split
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?
Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y157 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y157 OEU, 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 Y157 OEU registered?
Y157 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 March 2001.
Is Y157 OEU safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y157 OEU shows 9 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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