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Y827 DEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,043 mi
Last recorded81,043 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY827 DEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2013 81,043 miles

Both front brake pads wearng thin.Rear exhaust joint minor leak.Nearside front inner c.v. gaitor slightly deteriorated.Nearside frnt tyre outer edge low.Both rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 81,043 miles

Both front brake pads wearng thin.Rear exhaust joint minor leak.Nearside front inner c.v. gaitor slightly deteriorated.Nearside frnt tyre outer edge low.Both rear coil springs slightly corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 76,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Osf and nsf disc pitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 70,933 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 70,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,156 miles

corrosion present on exhaust and minor leak of gases front pipe

corrosion present on fron t brake pipes and flexi ferrules offside and nearside

corrosion present on front subframe

corrosion present on rear brake pipes and flexi ferrules

corrosion present on rear suspension components

nearside rear lower ball joint cover split

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

offside front flexi starting to crack

Fail 8 Jul 2010 61,156 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

corrosion present on exhaust and minor leak of gases front pipe

corrosion present on fron t brake pipes and flexi ferrules offside and nearside

corrosion present on front subframe

corrosion present on rear brake pipes and flexi ferrules

corrosion present on rear suspension components

nearside rear lower ball joint cover split

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

offside front flexi starting to crack

Fail 10 Jun 2010 60,998 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,388 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 57,339 miles

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

Front subframe rusty

Front suspension bushes aged

Pass 17 Jun 2008 53,686 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 49,328 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 42,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Jun 2006 42,461 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper split

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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Y827 DEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y827 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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Y827 DEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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