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ML51 RYK

2001 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

65,025 mi
Last recorded65,025 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 RYK
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 65,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 rubbers broke (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 65,025 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 rubbers broke (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 64,461 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 64,461 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 63,608 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 63,608 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Back box full of water (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2022 62,535 miles

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Front SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 61,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 61,189 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,600 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 60,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED IN YELLOW (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 60,158 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 59,709 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,261 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 58,261 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 58,602 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 58,003 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,310 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2012 55,915 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,915 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,797 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,780 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 47,385 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 40,468 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 40,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,509 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 29,670 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,670 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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ML51 RYK is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML51 RYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML51 RYK registered?

ML51 RYK is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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