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Y178 YEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,036 mi
Last recorded61,036 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 YEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,589 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 54,523 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 48,686 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,837 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 46,660 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,334 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,484 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 43,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 41,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,751 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,085 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 38,945 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 38,307 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,247 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 33,802 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 31,185 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 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YEG, 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 Y178 YEG registered?

Y178 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y178 YEG safe to buy?

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