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GY51 BWA

2001 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,706 mi
Last recorded48,706 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 BWA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2017 48,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 47,844 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,851 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust very rusty

front subframe very rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2015 46,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust very rusty

front subframe very rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2014 45,782 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,782 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 44,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 40,009 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,658 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 36,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,916 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 32,912 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,780 miles

EXHAUST,SHORT PIPE AFTER DOWNPIPE BADLY CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE SEVERAL DEEP SPLITS IN INNER SECTION OF TREAD

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,554 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,370 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 23,370 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 21,917 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 20,618 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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GY51 BWA is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 63,412 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 Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY51 BWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY51 BWA registered?

GY51 BWA is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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