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Y554 EEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

84,756 mi
Last recorded84,756 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 EEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 84,756 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 78,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 78,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 77,043 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,976 miles

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION / BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN PLACES

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES REPLACED SLIGHTLY UNTIDY / BUT SECURE

CENTRE EYE LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOP ADVISE TO FURTHER INSPECT AND RECTIFY

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION PASTE REPAIRED TO STOP SLIGHT BLOW

EXHAUST FRONT SECTION CORRODED / FRONT FLEXI SECTION CORRODED / BECOMING WEAK / SIGNS OF SOOT DEPOSITS ON FLEXI

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SNOW MASTER / OTHER TYRE (NORMAL) 175 / 65 / 14 H

OFFSIDE HAND BRAKE CABLE BECOMING DETERIORATED

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / FLOOR SECTIONS ALL AREAS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES / ADVISE ATTENTION

Fail 26 Apr 2011 71,976 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

ADVISE TO REPLACE OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION / BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN PLACES

EXHAUST FRONT SECTION CORRODED / FRONT FLEXI SECTION CORRODED / BECOMING WEAK / SIGNS OF SOOT DEPOSITS ON FLEXI

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SNOW MASTER / OTHER TYRE (NORMAL) 175 / 65 / 14 H

OFFSIDE HAND BRAKE CABLE BECOMING DETERIORATED

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / FLOOR SECTIONS ALL AREAS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES / ADVISE ATTENTION

Pass 16 Apr 2010 68,268 miles

Rear n/side tyre worn

Fail 15 Apr 2010 68,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear n/side tyre worn

Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,284 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 64,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 May 2008 58,989 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 58,989 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 51,438 miles

engine noisey and rattling

exhaust corroded

front brake pads starting to wear low

gearbox leaking oil

nearside front tyre bald on outer shoulder

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2006 46,501 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 46,501 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 41,059 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 41,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y554 EEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y554 EEG, 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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Y554 EEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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