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Y539 YEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,446 mi
Last recorded74,446 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY539 YEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 74,446 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 74,446 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 66,082 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 66,003 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 55,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,802 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 53,586 miles

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

gromet missing from nearside rear backplate inspection hole

Fail 25 Apr 2008 53,410 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gromet missing from nearside rear backplate inspection hole

Pass 17 May 2007 47,277 miles

nearside front tyre low on edge

Fail 17 May 2007 47,277 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre low on edge

Pass 11 May 2006 41,702 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2005 36,468 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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Y539 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y539 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 Y539 YEG registered?

Y539 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y539 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y539 YEG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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