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Y449 YEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,893 mi
Last recorded106,893 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 YEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 106,893 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 88,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 88,636 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 71,909 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 71,909 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 52,994 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,038 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 28,330 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 28,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 26,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y449 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y449 YEG, 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 Y449 YEG registered?

Y449 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y449 YEG safe to buy?

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