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Y199 YEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

61,287 mi
Last recorded61,287 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 YEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 61,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,168 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 56,390 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 56,390 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 53,823 miles

both front to rear brake pipes-surface rust

Fail 7 Jun 2011 53,821 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes-surface rust

Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,756 miles

The near side rear hub brake pipe is showing some signs of corrosion.

The off side front and near side front tyres are showing some signs of wear.

There is some slight damage present on the near side front wheel rim.

Two front to rear brake pipes are showing some signs of corrosion.

Fail 5 Jun 2010 50,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

2x front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Slight rim damage to the nearside front wheel.

The nearside front tyre showing signs of wear.

The nearside rear hub brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

The offside front tyre showing signs of wear on the inner edge.

Pass 30 May 2009 48,746 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 48,746 miles

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

The off side and near side front tyres are wearing around the edges of the tread.

Pass 24 May 2008 46,754 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 46,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2007 44,246 miles

The near side front wheel rim is damaged on the outer sidewall.

The near side rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit on the outer edge of the tread.

The rear silencer is heavily corroded - not blowing at time of test.

Fail 9 May 2007 44,246 miles

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

The near side front wheel rim is damaged on the outer sidewall.

The near side rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit on the outer edge of the tread.

The rear silencer is heavily corroded - not blowing at time of test.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 41,742 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 41,727 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear silencer is showing some signs of corrosion.

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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Y199 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 Y199 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 Y199 YEG registered?

Y199 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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