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Y861 YEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,095 mi
Last recorded82,095 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 YEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2016 82,095 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened steering rack mounting area (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front sub frame corroded all over

Pass 25 Apr 2015 77,200 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front subframe corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking on the tread, wearing on the inner and outter edges and has a nail on the inner sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2013 70,203 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

N/s/f tyre perishing

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/s/f headlamp kick-up weak but still visible

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 70,203 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/f headlamp beam kick-up weak but still visible

Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

request to leave fuel filler cap off refused.wouyld fail mot

Fail 4 Sep 2012 67,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

request to leave fuel filler cap off refused.wouyld fail mot

Pass 6 Sep 2011 62,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,418 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 56,387 miles

o/s/r lights have been repair taped

rear wiper u/s. wash inop

stone chip n/s headlight

Pass 25 Sep 2008 51,338 miles

auxillary brake light not fully working (one lumination inop)

nearside headlight holed not affecting beam pattern

Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,413 miles

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

rear lights cracked but repair tapped

wipers starting to split

Pass 29 Sep 2006 38,844 miles

rear lenses cracked

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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Y861 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue 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 Y861 YEG, 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 Y861 YEG registered?

Y861 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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