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AP51 YTC

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,229 mi
Last recorded98,229 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 98,229 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering rack damp

Fail 7 Sep 2010 98,229 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Aug 2009 91,447 miles

Air bag warning light illuminated indicating possible fault on SRS system

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 91,447 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Air bag warning light illuminated indicating possible fault on SRS system

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 85,328 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 84,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 78,027 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 71,534 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 63,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 58,411 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 58,405 miles

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

Handbrake Travel Long (Advise)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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AP51 YTC is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue 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 AP51 YTC, 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 AP51 YTC registered?

AP51 YTC is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 November 2001.

Is AP51 YTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 YTC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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