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Y472 OEU

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,910 mi
Last recorded119,910 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY472 OEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2010 119,910 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

throttle and brake pedal anti-slips close together

Pass 30 Nov 2010 119,910 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 worn

throttle and brake pedal anti-slips close together

Pass 27 Nov 2009 103,796 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre treads low on the inside edges

Pass 28 Nov 2008 87,663 miles

nearside rear tyre tread very low on the inside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2007 76,160 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread low on the inside edge

Fail 2 Nov 2007 76,156 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread low on the inside edge

Pass 28 Nov 2006 69,138 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded †n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 22 Mar 2006 62,002 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 62,002 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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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Y472 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y472 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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What year was Y472 OEU registered?

Y472 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y472 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y472 OEU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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