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PY51 BZU

2001 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,199 mi
Last recorded100,199 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 BZU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 100,199 miles

Battery not secure.

Exhaust manifold shield loose.

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner CV boot loose.

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Radiator fan stiff to turn.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 100,197 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery not secure.

Exhaust manifold shield loose.

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner CV boot loose.

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Radiator fan stiff to turn.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 93,966 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 93,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 87,086 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 78,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 78,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 64,456 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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PY51 BZU is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PY51 BZU, 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 PY51 BZU registered?

PY51 BZU is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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