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Y782 AER

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,042 mi
Last recorded115,042 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY782 AER
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2014 115,042 miles

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

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)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper torn

Rear tyres 3mm

Pass 29 Nov 2013 109,184 miles

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

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

Rear seats not in use

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 109,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear seats not in use

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 100,252 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 100,252 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 93,490 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 93,490 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 86,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2010 86,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 79,406 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 74,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 66,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 61,004 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 56,460 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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Y782 AER is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y782 AER, 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 Y782 AER registered?

Y782 AER is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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