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DY51 YKR

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,931 mi
Last recorded81,931 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 YKR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2017 81,931 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

wipers only just met requrements

Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,354 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 78,302 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,018 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 70,834 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 70,511 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,324 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Transmission oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 66,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Transmission oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Transmission oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside wiper blade split on end

Oil leak engine & transmission

Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 52,585 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,284 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 47,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,109 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,156 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,116 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 25,921 miles

brake pipes dry require lubricating

front tyres feathering inner and outer edges and low on tread

initial inbalance front brakes

screen cracked o/s lower corner

Fail 26 Sep 2005 25,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

brake pipes dry require lubricating

front tyres feathering inner and outer edges and low on tread

initial inbalance front brakes

screen cracked o/s lower corner

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 YKR is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YKR, 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 YKR registered?

DY51 YKR is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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The MOT history for DY51 YKR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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