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Y817 EAF

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,113 mi
Last recorded103,113 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 EAF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 103,113 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit on edges

Brake pipes corroding

Corrosion underside and on suspension components

Exhaust derteriorated

Heavy front end damage

Oil leak

Plastic covers underside

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 103,298 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front tyres worn close to limit on edges

Brake pipes corroding

Corrosion underside and on suspension components

Exhaust derteriorated

Heavy front end damage

Oil leak

Plastic covers underside

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 95,680 miles

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

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

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

corosion on brake pipes

front sbframe rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2007 86,326 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 86,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

front bumper pushed back n/s and loose o/s.

n/s rear tyre has a screw through tread

Pass 13 Mar 2006 77,101 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 77,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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Y817 EAF is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y817 EAF, 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 Y817 EAF registered?

Y817 EAF is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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