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Y226 YEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,488 mi
Last recorded105,488 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 YEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 105,488 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 105,488 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 96,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 89,328 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 89,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2008 81,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 May 2007 73,053 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 65,974 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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Y226 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y226 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y226 YEG registered?

Y226 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y226 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y226 YEG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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