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Y434 MKU

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,242 mi
Last recorded116,242 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 MKU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 116,242 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 113,642 miles

All brake hoses deteriorated

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Centre brake light not working

Engine management light on

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

Front tyre size differ from rears

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 113,626 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

All brake hoses deteriorated

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

Engine management light on

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

Front tyre size differ from rears

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 104,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Silencer deteriorated

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2014 104,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Silencer deteriorated

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 May 2012 97,992 miles

advised bolt from front engine mount loose

advised bolt on exhaust front pipe missing

advised exhaust hanger rusty

advised rear exhaust is rusty

advised slight play osf bottom ball joint

Fail 21 May 2012 97,992 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advised bolt from front engine mount loose

advised bolt on exhaust front pipe missing

advised exhaust hanger rusty

advised front crossmember rusty

advised rear exhaust is rusty

advised slight play osf bottom ball joint

Pass 9 May 2011 95,492 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 95,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 83,764 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 83,764 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 72,419 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS DAMP

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW ON OFFSIDE

REAR TYRE WORN TO 2MM AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 1.6MM INNER EDGE

Pass 15 May 2008 59,345 miles

nsr tyre is very low on the outer edge

Pass 15 May 2007 45,521 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 45,521 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2006 29,219 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y434 MKU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc 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 Y434 MKU, 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 Y434 MKU registered?

Y434 MKU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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