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Y158 BEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,963 mi
Last recorded88,963 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 BEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 88,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 17 Jan 2015 86,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

high level stop lamp inop?

Pass 18 Jan 2014 83,761 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2013 81,030 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 78,246 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside front inner cv perished

Pass 24 Jan 2011 75,124 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 70,129 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 69,999 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 55,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 May 2007 50,835 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 42,213 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 42,213 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y158 BEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y158 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 Y158 BEG registered?

Y158 BEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y158 BEG safe to buy?

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