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Y735 DEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,854 mi
Last recorded80,854 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY735 DEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 80,854 miles

All coil springs corroded.

Both front brake discs corroded.

Both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated.

Both inner and outer sills corroded.

Center brake light not working.

Exhaust system very corroded.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

General under body corrosion.

STRONG ADVISORY Front sub frame corroded.

STRONG ADVISORY Steering rack leaking.

Fail 4 Jul 2016 80,854 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All coil springs corroded.

Both front brake discs corroded.

Both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated.

Both inner and outer sills corroded.

Center brake light not working.

Exhaust system very corroded.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

General under body corrosion.

STRONG ADVISORY Front sub frame corroded.

STRONG ADVISORY Steering rack leaking.

Fail 3 Jul 2015 75,217 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded.

Center and rear exhaust corroded.

Center brake light not working unsure if wired.

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering rack damp.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 75,217 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded.

Center and rear exhaust corroded.

Center brake light not working unsure if wired.

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

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

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

Steering rack damp.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,488 miles

Center brake light not working.

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,418 miles

Centre brake light out (Unknown if Wired)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside rear tyre lightly perished

Fail 1 Jul 2013 62,417 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre brake light out (Unknown if Wired)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside rear tyre lightly perished

Pass 5 Jul 2012 56,801 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light in-op

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres perishing

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,018 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

center brake light not working

front brake discs worne

Fail 2 Jul 2010 44,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

center brake light not working

front brake discs worne

Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,142 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light in-op

Fail 2 Jul 2009 40,142 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light in-op

o/s/f wiper blade slightly split

Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,158 miles

rear silencer corroded and front inner discs corroded.

rear tyres perished and cracked with small cuts in tread

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2007 31,310 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 27,373 miles

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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Y735 DEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y735 DEG, 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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Y735 DEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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