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SJ51 YCL

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

72,344 mi
Last recorded72,344 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 YCL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2013 72,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light illuminated. Front brake pads & nearside rear tyre nearing wear limit. Slight perishing front brake hoses, slight corrosion front & rear brake pipes & rear floor areas. Front suspension arm inner bushes slightly worn.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,207 miles

Slight corrosion front suspension subframe & front to rear brake pipes & front brake pipes. Slight perishing front suspension arm front bushes, front brake hoses & rear suspension subframe bushes. Offside front tyre at 2.5mm (inside).

Fail 17 Apr 2012 67,207 miles

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

Slight corrosion front suspension subframe & front to rear brake pipes & front brake pipes. Slight perishing front suspension arm front bushes, front brake hoses & rear suspension subframe bushes. Offside front tyre at 2.5mm (inside).

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,761 miles

Nearside front tyre at 2.5mm, nearside rear tyre at 2mm. Slight perishing front brake hoses & front suspension bushes.

Slight corrosion front suspension subframe & front to rear brake pipes.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 62,761 miles

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

Nearside front tyre at 2.5mm, nearside rear tyre at 2mm. Slight perishing front brake hoses & front suspension bushes.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 58,340 miles

Slight perishing front suspension wishbone bushes & front brake hoses. Slight corrosion front brake hoses.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 58,340 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Slight perishing front suspension wishbone bushes & front brake hoses. Slight corrosion front brake hoses.

Pass 1 May 2009 54,702 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 54,679 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 50,307 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Slight corrosion front & front to rear brake pipes at rear. Slight perishing front suspension bushes & front brake hoses.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 50,307 miles

Slight corrosion front & front to rear brake pipes at rear. Slight perishing front suspension bushes & front brake hoses.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 46,673 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 42,358 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 42,358 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 37,469 miles

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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SJ51 YCL is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SJ51 YCL, 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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SJ51 YCL is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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