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Y394 OEU

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,573 mi
Last recorded39,573 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY394 OEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 39,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 37,886 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 37,819 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 37,819 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 37,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 35,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 35,901 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 34,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 32,836 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 31,970 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 30,188 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 28,620 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 27,624 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 27,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 27,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 27,571 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 27,571 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 27,552 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 27,552 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 27,424 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,395 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 27,184 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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Y394 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y394 OEU, 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 Y394 OEU registered?

Y394 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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