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Y217 OEU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,612 mi
Last recorded110,612 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 OEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 110,612 miles

Engine sump pan heavily corroded.

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

Has cam belt been replaced?

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside front tyre tread depth wearing low.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 110,612 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Engine sump pan heavily corroded.

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

Has cam belt been replaced?

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside front tyre tread depth wearing low.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 97,420 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

nearside & offside rear floors corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2009 78,195 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 67,193 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 60,255 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 50,873 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre and screw in n/s rear tyre

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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Y217 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y217 OEU, 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 Y217 OEU registered?

Y217 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y217 OEU safe to buy?

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