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Y278 YEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,625 mi
Last recorded63,625 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 YEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,625 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 63,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,676 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

both front suspension arm bushes cracking

both front suspension arms bottom ball joint dust cover split

both rear tyres badly stepping and cracking 175/65/14tr

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

heavy o/s/f subframe and both rear subframe bushes peeling

o/s/r bumper split

slight imbalance rear brake just pass 25% o/s/r

slight movement n/s/f and o/s/f seat base

Fail 25 Mar 2009 50,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

both front brakes hoses cracking

both front suspension arm bottom ball joint cover split

both rear tyres stepping and badly cracking 175/65/14tr

engine management light on

front brake pads inner o/s/f looks low

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

o/s/r bumper split

slight inbalance rear brakes just pass 25% o/s/r

slight movement n/s/f and o/s/f seat

Pass 9 Apr 2008 47,247 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer walls

o/s/r tyre low on pressure but no visible sign of puncture

Fail 9 Apr 2008 47,247 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer walls

o/s/r tyre low on pressure but no visible sign of puncture

Pass 11 Apr 2007 44,110 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Apr 2007 44,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Apr 2006 39,158 miles

both front and rear tyres cracking on sidewall (175/65/14hr)

o/s/r bumper split

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper blade split

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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Y278 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y278 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 Y278 YEG registered?

Y278 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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