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Y248 OEU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,513 mi
Last recorded123,513 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 OEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 123,513 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine management light is on

rear floor pans corroding

Fail 15 May 2013 123,512 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine management light is on

rear floor pans corroding

Pass 28 May 2012 114,044 miles

oil leak from sump

Fail 28 May 2012 114,040 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

oil leak from sump

Pass 9 Jun 2011 106,009 miles

rear floor pans starting to corrode

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 1 Jun 2011 106,008 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear floor pans starting to corrode

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2010 98,096 miles

Front down pipe has small blow

O/s rear tyre getting low tread

Fail 1 Jun 2010 98,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front down pipe has small blow

O/s rear tyre getting low tread

Pass 3 Jun 2009 88,676 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL AGED CRACKED.

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

ONLY 50 % OF HIGH LINE BRAKE LIGHT WORKING.

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 88,676 miles

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

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

N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL AGED CRACKED.

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

ONLY 50 % OF HIGH LINE BRAKE LIGHT WORKING.

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 79,570 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 73,808 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTING

Fail 22 May 2007 73,808 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTING

Pass 22 May 2006 66,811 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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Y248 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y248 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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Y248 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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