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AY51 YJS

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,328 mi
Last recorded34,328 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YJS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2017 34,328 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,077 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 31,630 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine MIL on

Fail 4 Aug 2015 31,630 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine MIL on

Pass 4 Aug 2014 30,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake application uneven but not excessive

Pass 6 Aug 2013 28,305 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 14 Aug 2012 27,088 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 27,088 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,887 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,263 miles

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

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

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,770 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 22,770 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 20,257 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 17,480 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 17,480 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,012 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 11,960 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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AY51 YJS is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY51 YJS, 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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AY51 YJS is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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