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Y596 MAE

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,707 mi
Last recorded95,707 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 MAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 95,707 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 92,331 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 88,950 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc pads low?

o/s sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2012 88,940 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc pads low?

o/s sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2011 85,225 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 85,518 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 79,943 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 77,086 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

brakr pipes covered in grease

Pass 19 Mar 2007 73,150 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 79,150 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 61,356 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 61,356 miles

Nearside Rear 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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Y596 MAE is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y596 MAE, 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

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What year was Y596 MAE registered?

Y596 MAE is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y596 MAE safe to buy?

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