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BG51 YYC

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,696 mi
Last recorded106,696 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 YYC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 106,696 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 106,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 84,406 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 84,397 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 53,485 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 46,622 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 46,571 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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BG51 YYC is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BG51 YYC, 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 BG51 YYC registered?

BG51 YYC is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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