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Y182 DCE

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,487 mi
Last recorded89,487 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY182 DCE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 89,487 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front door damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2014 89,487 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front door damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2013 76,971 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 76,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 75,394 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 75,394 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,085 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2011 73,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 66,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust centre pipe and back box corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2009 57,277 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2008 49,771 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 49,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 44,162 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER GETTING VERY THIN IN PLACES

Pass 1 Feb 2006 36,309 miles

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)

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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Y182 DCE is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y182 DCE, 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 Y182 DCE registered?

Y182 DCE is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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