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Y371 DEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,562 mi
Last recorded35,562 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY371 DEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 35,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 35,562 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 35,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 33,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 31,596 miles

Rear park brake low reserve travel

Pass 22 Aug 2020 30,438 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 29,534 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 28,852 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 28,837 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 25,488 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

both head lights held in place with cable ties

Pass 6 Nov 2013 25,284 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both head lamps cable tied in place

Fail 31 Oct 2013 25,261 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both head lamps cable tied in place

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 7 Nov 2012 24,550 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both head lamps held in place with cable ties

Pass 7 Nov 2011 24,079 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 23,227 miles

slight front brake inbalance

Fail 9 Nov 2009 22,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 22,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,322 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 20,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 19,035 miles

tyres worn on edges

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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Y371 DEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y371 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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What year was Y371 DEG registered?

Y371 DEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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