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Y178 MAE

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,583 mi
Last recorded136,583 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 MAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2018 136,583 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to underside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

damage offside front wing

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 124,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

wear to edges of front tyres

Fail 17 Nov 2017 124,490 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

wear to edges of front tyres

Pass 28 Oct 2016 112,755 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 112,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 104,411 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 104,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn out on edge

Pass 14 Aug 2014 82,498 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f door check strap broken

Fail 14 Aug 2014 82,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 16 Aug 2013 62,016 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs slightly corroded on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre just over 1.6mm cracking between tread

Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,184 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,280 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,636 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,202 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,244 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,324 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,925 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 34,129 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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Y178 MAE is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y178 MAE, 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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Y178 MAE is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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