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Y195 YEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,063 mi
Last recorded48,063 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY195 YEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2016 48,063 miles

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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, brakes and brake pipes

Pass 26 Nov 2015 46,773 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ball joint gaitors perished/cracking

coil springs corroded

corrosion to front cradle

minor oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 45,554 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs heavily corroded

Exhaust corroding

Suspension bushes perishing

Fail 10 Dec 2014 45,554 miles

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

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

Both o/s tyres going bald on inner edges

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs heavily corroded

Exhaust corroding

N/s tyres wearing on edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension bushes perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2013 44,480 miles

Coil springs heavily corroded

Exhaust corroded

General underbody corrosion

Headlights poor pattern

Tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Nov 2013 44,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coil springs heavily corroded

Exhaust corroded

General underbody corrosion

Headlights poor pattern

Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2012 42,139 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

General underbody corrosion

Minor oil leaks

Slight play in steering rack

Suspension including all coil springs corroded

Tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Nov 2012 42,139 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

General underbody corrosion

Minor oil leaks

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Slight play in steering rack

Suspension including all coil springs corroded

Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2011 38,780 miles

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

front subframe corroded

front tyres waering on edges

general underbody corrosion

handbrake has alot of travel

Pass 11 Jun 2010 36,202 miles

n/s headlight holed

slight weep at exhaust centre joint

Fail 11 Jun 2010 36,202 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s headlight holed

slight weep at exhaust centre joint

Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,260 miles

Exhaust slight blow

Both rear brake pipes from flexies corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar bushes cracking

N/S/F Shock damp

O/S/F Brake pipe too flexie corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 32,705 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

nsf shock has slight fluid leak

osr tyre cracked

osr tyre worn on outer edge

slight oil leak

Pass 21 May 2007 28,515 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 28,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2006 24,318 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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Y195 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y195 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 Y195 YEG registered?

Y195 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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