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Y314 OEU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,172 mi
Last recorded153,172 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY314 OEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 153,172 miles

both rear tyres perished and wearing on edges

front discs rusty

high level brake light not working

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

undervehicle rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2016 153,172 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished and wearing on edges

front discs rusty

high level brake light not working

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

undervehicle rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2015 149,539 miles

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

front discs starting to rust

front exhaust bracket broken

heat sheilds slightly loose

high level brake light not working

near side front tyre getting low on tread

subframes rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2015 149,539 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front discs starting to rust

front exhaust bracket broken

heat sheilds slightly loose

high level brake light not working

near side front tyre getting low on tread

subframes rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2014 145,435 miles

eye level brake lamp not working, presumed not connected

Pass 4 Jul 2013 141,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front subframe rusty

high level brake light not working

sheilds fitted

slight exhaust blow

Fail 1 Jul 2013 141,348 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front subframe rusty

high level brake light not working

sheilds fitted

slight exhaust blow

Pass 29 Jun 2012 137,067 miles

Oil leak

exhaust has slight blow

front exhaust very rusty

front sub frame rusty

high level brake light not working

wipers slightly smery

Fail 29 Jun 2012 137,067 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust has slight blow

front exhaust very rusty

front sub frame rusty

high level brake light not working

wipers slightly smery

Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,912 miles

front sub frame rusty

high level brake light not working

Fail 5 Jul 2011 49,912 miles

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

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

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

clutch fluid pipe rusty

front discs starting to rust

front sub frame rusty

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Jun 2010 127,291 miles

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

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

Front and rear heat shields loose, not liable to fall off.

Front exhaust bracket broken.

High level brake light not working.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 120,773 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 120,773 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 111,806 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 107,237 miles

as last list isued

Fail 25 May 2007 107,237 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres getting low on tread

off side front wiper slightly split

off side rear tyre getting low on tread

verhicle not fit to be driven on road

Pass 20 Mar 2006 98,654 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 98,654 miles

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

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

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

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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Y314 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y314 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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What year was Y314 OEU registered?

Y314 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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