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Y349 DEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,035 mi
Last recorded84,035 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY349 DEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 84,035 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 23 Aug 2012 84,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 71,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 71,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs rusted.

exhaust corroded.

o.s.r handbrake cable swelling.

rear tyres cracking slightly.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 66,947 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f brake pads warning light wire brocken

Pass 9 Aug 2010 66,947 miles

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

n/s/f brake pads warning light wire brocken

Pass 6 Aug 2009 64,352 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 64,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 62,285 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 57,209 miles

r/o/s brake efficiencys low.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 47,885 miles

exhaust fouling heatshield.

slight oil leak from powered steering pump area.

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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Y349 DEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y349 DEG, 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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Y349 DEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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