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Y294 BEO

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

151,519 mi
Last recorded151,519 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 BEO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 151,519 miles

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

Nearside front crossmember slightly corroded

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

o/s front wing damaged.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 151,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside front crossmember slightly corroded

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

o/s front wing damaged.

wiring loom insecure.n/s/f

Pass 10 Nov 2012 146,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen slightly scratched from wiper.

Fail 18 Oct 2012 146,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre worn has slight cracks and cuts

windscreen slightly scrached

Pass 1 Nov 2011 138,884 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 138,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 128,649 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 128,648 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 111,462 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 106,279 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 106,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 96,630 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 96,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 91,646 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 91,646 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 67,619 miles

ADVISE n/s/f side light dim

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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Y294 BEO is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y294 BEO, 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 Y294 BEO registered?

Y294 BEO is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y294 BEO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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