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Y893 MAE

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,078 mi
Last recorded83,078 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY893 MAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 83,078 miles

n/s/r coil spring heavily corroded , brake hoses perrished & cracking , brake discs corroded , indicators fading , wipers smearing slightly

o/s/r outer sill damaged , oil leaks , n/s/f wheel trim missing

Pass 7 Nov 2006 74,330 miles

front brake hosses cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2006 74,290 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on wall

Pass 31 Mar 2006 67,579 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 67,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y893 MAE is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y893 MAE, 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 Y893 MAE registered?

Y893 MAE is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y893 MAE safe to buy?

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