MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,145 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES BOTH SIDES FRONT REPLACE
CAM BELT
CORROSSION FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET
CORROSSION TO ENGINE SUMP
CORROSSION TO FRONT SUBFRAME
CORROSSION TO REAR BACK PLATES
GENERAL CORROSSION TO REAR AXLE, REAR SUSPENSION
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
TYRE N/S FRONT CUT IN SIDEWALL
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES BOTH SIDES FRONT REPLACE
CAM BELT
CORROSSION FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET
CORROSSION TO ENGINE SUMP
CORROSSION TO FRONT SUBFRAME
CORROSSION TO REAR BACK PLATES
GENERAL CORROSSION TO REAR AXLE, REAR SUSPENSION
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
TYRE N/S FRONT CUT IN SIDEWALL
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front discs warped
inside front pads low
nearside track rod end has play under load
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front discs warped
inside front pads low
nearside track rod end has play under load
front brake flexes cracking
offside rear tyre very low on edges
wiper blades splitting
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?
Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Y498 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 Y498 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of Y498 YEG?
You can check the full history of Y498 YEG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was Y498 YEG registered?
Y498 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.
Is Y498 YEG safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y498 YEG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y498 YEG have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y498 YEG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.