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DY51 XWR

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,604 mi
Last recorded51,604 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 XWR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,604 miles

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

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

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

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

scuff damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 1 Oct 2010 51,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

scuff damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

long travel on handbrake

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Sep 2009 46,455 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

long travel on handbrake

nearside front tyre obviously under inflated

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,117 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

drivers window inop

nearside front door check strap disconnected

very little reserve travel on hanbrake

Pass 26 Sep 2007 37,859 miles

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

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

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

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

long travel on handbrake

offside front window inop

rattle noise from engine

Fail 26 Sep 2007 37,859 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

long travel on handbrake

offside front window inop

rattle noise from engine

Pass 5 Oct 2006 32,867 miles

both front tyre edges worn and nearside tread low

not much give in front suspension. ride height ok and no defects found on examination. recommend further investigation

Fail 28 Sep 2006 32,790 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyre edges worn and nearside tyre tread low

not much give in front suspension.ride height ok and no defects found on examination. recommend further investigation

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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DY51 XWR is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DY51 XWR, 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 DY51 XWR registered?

DY51 XWR is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is DY51 XWR safe to buy?

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