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Y246 YEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,080 mi
Last recorded112,080 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 YEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 112,080 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 112,080 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nail in front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 103,750 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 103,750 miles

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 97,048 miles

rear coil springs corroding

wipers split

front section of main brake pipe corroding

front subframe corroding

osf flexy hose perished

Fail 27 Sep 2010 97,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front section of main brake pipe corroding

front subframe corroding

osf flexy hose perished

rear coil springs corroding

wipers split

Pass 28 Sep 2009 89,945 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

STRONG ADVISE LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

front subframe corroded

slight insecurity rear no plate

Fail 28 Sep 2009 89,945 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

STRONG ADVISE LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

front subframe corroded

slight insecurity rear no plate

Pass 30 Sep 2008 81,539 miles

handbrake travel long

n/s front section of main brake pipe corroding

Fail 29 Sep 2008 81,538 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

handbrake travel long

n/s front section of main brake pipe corroding

o/s no. plate light came on when tapped

rear indicators pale

Pass 25 Sep 2007 70,822 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 59,300 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 48,867 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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Y246 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y246 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 Y246 YEG registered?

Y246 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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