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Y157 OEU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,606 mi
Last recorded98,606 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 OEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 98,606 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 98,606 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 90,920 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 90,846 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 84,844 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 84,822 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 77,582 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 64,554 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 54,297 miles

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.

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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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?

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