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Y408 AEC

2001 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,409 mi
Last recorded49,409 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY408 AEC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,409 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 49,405 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 44,088 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 44,084 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 40,092 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 37,155 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 33,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion at front to rear brake pipe

n/s/r tyre worn at outer edge

perishing at front flexi brake hoses

rear flasher lights fading

some high line brake light bulbs inop

Fail 31 Jan 2011 33,817 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion at front to rear brake pipe

n/s/r tyre worn at outer edge

perishing at front flexi brake hoses

rear flasher lights fading

some high line brake light bulbs inop

Pass 12 Feb 2010 31,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre wearing at outer edge

perishing at front brake flexi hoses

some highline brake light bulbs not working

Fail 10 Feb 2010 31,787 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre wearing at outer edge

perishing at front brake flexi hoses

some highline brake light bulbs not working

Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,147 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 27,147 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2008 23,741 miles

leak at power steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2007 20,063 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 16,163 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 16,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

dampness at power steering rack

offside front tyre worn at inner edge

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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Y408 AEC is a 2001 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y408 AEC, 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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Y408 AEC is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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