MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
both front brake discs badly corroded/worn
both front inner cv boots leaking
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
engine misfire & management light flashing on dashboard
ofside rear reflector on bumper broken
power steering belt lightly perished
rear suspension components suframe covered in rust/corrosion
rear wiper blade split
welding repairs covered in sealent/underseal
Centre Front 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)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front brake discs badly corroded/worn
both front inner cv boots leaking
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
engine misfire & management light flashing on dashboard
ofside rear reflector on bumper broken
power steering belt lightly perished
rear suspension components suframe covered in rust/corrosion
rear wiper blade split
all under panels around steering suspension and brake systems becoming heavily corroded
bonntet release lever damaged
both headlamp beam patterns slightly diffused
both rear coil springs corroded
both rear indicators shine slightly white
engine light on
exhaust system heavily corroded and has been repaired by silicone
front number plate has small cracks
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear wiper blade rubber missing
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
1.whineing noise from engine †2.slight blow on exhaust centre section †3.exhaust system corroded †4.slight corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe
5.front brake discs worn †6.n/s front inner cv boot leaking oil †7.signs of radiator leaking
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y224 SEF is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y224 SEF, 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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Y224 SEF is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 April 2001.
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