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Y257 HEB

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,264 mi
Last recorded65,264 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 HEB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion in brake pipe to o/s/r flexy hose

corrosion started in front subframe

corrosion starting in o/s sill

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r coil spring corroded

oil leak

slight play in both front suspension arms rear bushes

slight weep at o/s/f outer cv boot

Fail 14 Jul 2015 65,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion in brake pipe to o/s/r flexy hose

corrosion started in front subframe

corrosion starting in o/s sill

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r coil spring corroded

oil leak

slight play in both front suspension arms rear bushes

slight weep at o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 14 Jul 2014 61,994 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 61,994 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on edges and tread cracking.

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,290 miles

Both front and offside rear tyre treads cracking.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside floor corroding.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front sub-frame corroded.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 58,290 miles

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

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Both front and offside rear tyre treads cracking.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside floor corroding.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front sub-frame corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,828 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,205 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,768 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 48,768 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,022 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,272 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking (crazy paving)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 45,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre cracking (crazy paving)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 43,440 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,258 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 41,258 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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Y257 HEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y257 HEB, 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 Y257 HEB registered?

Y257 HEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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