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Y537 YEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,710 mi
Last recorded75,710 miles
Recorded on14 May 2007
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY537 YEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2007 75,710 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 75,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

body damage †wipers torn †front wipers not parking correctly †both front to rear centre section brake pipes corroded †osr brake pipe corroded at end †auxiliary belt perished †bonnet catch sticking & stay insecure

front wheel trims missing †radiator lower edge corroded †engine mount suspect weak †exhaust centre sections badly corroded

sump pan corroded †fuel tank straps badly corroded †play in osr radius arm

Pass 21 Apr 2006 62,077 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 62,077 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)

175 65 14 T †both front brake pipes corroded †both rear to flexis corroded †exhaust front mount clamp broken †sump pan corroded †discs worn & corroded

osf wing dented †rear wiper torn †front wheel trims missing †nsr tyre unevenly worn †slight play in ball ends †nsf flexi hose slightly perished †tank straps corroded

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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Y537 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y537 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 Y537 YEG registered?

Y537 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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