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Y912 EAV

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,589 mi
Last recorded78,589 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY912 EAV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 78,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 74,014 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 74,014 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 67,015 miles

Little reserve traval on hand brake

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,678 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 60,647 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 55,081 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 55,081 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

surface corrosion on remaining steel brake pipes, and hose ferrules

Pass 28 Jul 2006 46,987 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 46,987 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/side rear tyre slightly out of round

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2005 38,964 miles

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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Y912 EAV is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y912 EAV, 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 Y912 EAV registered?

Y912 EAV is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y912 EAV safe to buy?

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