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PY51 FBC

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,143 mi
Last recorded77,143 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 FBC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 77,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 70,387 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 62,547 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 56,988 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 56,988 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 49,504 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 49,504 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,013 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 43,013 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,810 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 33,810 miles

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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PY51 FBC is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PY51 FBC, 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 PY51 FBC registered?

PY51 FBC is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is PY51 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY51 FBC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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