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Y369 FUY

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,221 mi
Last recorded167,221 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY369 FUY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 167,221 miles

Front Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corodded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 167,221 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corodded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 158,094 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 158,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 150,973 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

high level inoperative

nearside front steering rack boot twisted

nearside front top radiator mounting loose / insecure

offside front wiper blade slightly split on end

vehicle has some body damage

Fail 18 Mar 2011 150,749 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

high level inoperative

nearside front top radiator mounting loose / insecure

offside front wiper blade slightly split on end

vehicle has some body damage

Pass 16 Mar 2010 135,432 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brakes just met the requirements

Fail 8 Mar 2010 135,100 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 117,975 miles

50% of high level brake lights working

all road springs slightly corroding

brake fluid level low

front brake discs slightly lipped

front link arm bushes starting to perish slightly

front wipers slightly smearing screen

handbrake slightly slack

middle section exhaust rubbers perishing

n/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorating

n/s/r brake hose slightly chafed

o/s/f brake hose slightly perishing

oil leaks

outer c.v boots slightly perishing

rear indicators starting to discolour slightly

slight diesel around fuel filter but not leaking aat this time

Fail 18 Mar 2009 117,975 miles

50% of high level brake lights working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all road springs slightly corroding

brake fluid level low

front brake discs slightly lipped

front link arm bushes starting to perish slightly

front wipers slightly smearing screen

handbrake slightly slack

middle section exhaust rubbers perishing

n/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorating

n/s/r brake hose slightly chafed

o/s/f brake hose slightly perishing

oil leaks

outer c.v boots slightly perishing

rear indicators starting to discolour slightly

slight diesel around fuel filter but not leaking aat this time

Pass 1 Apr 2008 104,990 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 104,920 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 91,922 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 81,752 miles

o/s/f inner cv joint gaitor split

Pass 22 Jul 2005 63,736 miles

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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Y369 FUY is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y369 FUY, 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 Y369 FUY registered?

Y369 FUY is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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