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Y471 OEU

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,268 mi
Last recorded85,268 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY471 OEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,268 miles

Engine management light on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 85,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 85,266 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit deteriorated

Rear Axle Corrded

Underbody undersealed

Pass 30 May 2019 84,756 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear light lense deteruioted

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 May 2019 84,756 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear light lense deteruioted

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 83,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

other parts of outer sills wearing thin

various suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2018 83,652 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

other parts of outer sills wearing thin

various suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 82,226 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear both sides coil springs corroded

front to rear both sides brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 80,821 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear both sides coil springs corroded

front to rear both sides brake pipes corroded

nearside side front wiper smeary

Fail 11 Jul 2016 80,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear both sides coil springs corroded

front to rear both sides brake pipes corroded

nearside side front wiper smeary

Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,159 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front both sides coil springs corroded

rear both sides coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 80,159 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front both sides coil springs corroded

front exhaust leaks

rear both sides coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 79,089 miles

both front flexible brake hoses just servicable.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 74,865 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,320 miles

perishing to both front flexible brakehoses

Fail 5 Jul 2012 70,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

perishing to both front flexible brakehoses

Pass 30 Jun 2011 65,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 61,084 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

edges worn on nearside front tyre

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jul 2009 55,535 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 49,947 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,947 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,349 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 43,308 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,453 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 28,915 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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Y471 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y471 OEU, 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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Y471 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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