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Y862 EER

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,097 mi
Last recorded156,097 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY862 EER
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 156,097 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 156,097 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 143,913 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 143,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 130,448 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 130,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 118,073 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 118,073 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 106,482 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 106,482 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 94,242 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 94,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 82,575 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 82,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 69,579 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 69,579 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y862 EER is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y862 EER, 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 Y862 EER registered?

Y862 EER is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 August 2001.

Is Y862 EER safe to buy?

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