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Y426 CEG

2001 Fiat Brava 100 SX

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,254 mi
Last recorded78,254 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava 100 SX62,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 CEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 100 SX
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2009 78,254 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 73,618 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine sump excessivly corroded

handbrake lever high travel

Fail 20 Nov 2007 73,618 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine sump excessivly corroded

handbrake lever high travel

Pass 29 Nov 2006 66,192 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 66,191 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bonnet prop insecure

engine cooling fan not working

nearside & offside mirrors damaged (rear view not impaired)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 56,147 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes 11% imbalanced

nearside & offside mirrors broken (view not impaired)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 100 SX?

Based on 1,911 MOT tests across 383 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
8,179
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
383
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 226
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 217
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 128
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 114
Registration plate lamp not working 98
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Y426 CEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava 100 SX in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava 100 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 62,778 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 100 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y426 CEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 100 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Brava 100 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y426 CEG registered?

Y426 CEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava 100 SX, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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