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Y418 DEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,525 mi
Last recorded144,525 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 DEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 144,525 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 144,524 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 132,940 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 132,938 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 129,313 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

not all centre brake lamp bulbs working

Fail 4 Sep 2009 129,313 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

not all centre brake lamp bulbs working

Pass 29 Oct 2008 122,764 miles

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

centre brake lamp not competely working

front of rear silencer rubber mount slightly split

Fail 29 Oct 2008 122,764 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre brake lamp not competely working

front of rear silencer rubber mount slightly split

Pass 7 Nov 2007 113,953 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 113,953 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 91,077 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 91,077 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 68,741 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 68,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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Y418 DEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y418 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 Y418 DEG registered?

Y418 DEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 August 2001.

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