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BG51 YYD

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,932 mi
Last recorded61,932 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 YYD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 61,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 58,300 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 57,300 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 56,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 55,001 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 52,249 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 46,790 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 38,449 miles

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

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

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 YYD is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BG51 YYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG51 YYD registered?

BG51 YYD is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is BG51 YYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 YYD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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