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Y389 BEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

78,151 mi
Last recorded78,151 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY389 BEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 78,151 miles

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded front and rear

front bumper supports heavily corroded

nsr tyre cracking

suspension bushes cracking

under body corroded

Fail 23 May 2016 78,150 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded front and rear

front bumper supports heavily corroded

nsr tyre cracking

suspension bushes cracking

under body corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 76,458 miles

bonnet stay insecure

brake pipes coverd in grease .not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 May 2015 76,458 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet stay insecure

brake pipes coverd in grease .not allowing full inspection

offside front door check strap broken

Pass 27 May 2014 74,037 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake pipes at flexi hoses corroded

front discs corroded

offside front seat runners worn

Fail 27 May 2014 74,037 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear brake pipes at flexi hoses corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 71,655 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 28 May 2013 71,654 miles

Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 68,492 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

offside front door and sill dented

Fail 28 May 2012 68,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

offside front door and sill dented

Pass 25 May 2011 65,495 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 65,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 May 2010 61,261 miles

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

horn intermittent

offside front seat base worn

washers poor

Pass 19 May 2009 57,092 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front lower offside outer sill and door dented

Pass 29 May 2008 52,446 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 52,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 47,167 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 47,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 May 2006 39,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 39,453 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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Y389 BEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y389 BEG, 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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Y389 BEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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