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Y417 DEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,533 mi
Last recorded99,533 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY417 DEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 99,533 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 90,495 miles

front discs rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2016 90,359 miles

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

front discs rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2015 85,463 miles

body damage

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2014 79,515 miles

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

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

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

both outer floors and jacking points corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,908 miles

damage to both rear jacking points

o/s/r brake hose staring to perish

oil leaks

Fail 6 Jul 2013 71,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to both rear jacking points

front brake discs very rusty on inner edge boarder line pass

n/s/f brake hose badly perished boarderline pass

o/s/r brake hose staring to perish

oil leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2012 61,619 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

steering rack damp

Pass 24 Jul 2010 54,540 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,647 miles

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

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

bolt missing from nearside head light fixing

Pass 14 Jul 2008 47,321 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 42,649 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 42,626 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 33,673 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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Y417 DEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y417 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 Y417 DEG registered?

Y417 DEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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