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GY51 BUW

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

96,899 mi
Last recorded96,899 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 BUW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 96,899 miles

brake pipe clean up

Fail 29 Jul 2010 96,891 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 95,966 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 95,966 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 83,921 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 83,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 65,610 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 65,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 50,496 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 50,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 32,126 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 32,126 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2005 31,593 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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GY51 BUW is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 GY51 BUW, 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 GY51 BUW registered?

GY51 BUW is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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