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Y357 BEO

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

99,359 mi
Last recorded99,359 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY357 BEO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2012 99,359 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front os and ns window inop

p/s mirror missing

rad in very poor condition

rear coil springs in very poor condition and badly corroded

rear wiper no good

steering wheel has a cover on it

Pass 19 Apr 2010 86,546 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 86,315 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 75,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Apr 2009 75,817 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Apr 2008 67,345 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 67,345 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 28 Mar 2007 57,473 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 57,473 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,775 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 46,775 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y357 BEO is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 Y357 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 Y357 BEO registered?

Y357 BEO is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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