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VN51 VYZ

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,999 mi
Last recorded142,999 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 VYZ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 142,999 miles

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

OSF BRAKE HOSE CRACKING,FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACINGS CORRODING AND WEARING.

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 142,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

OSF BRAKE HOSE CRACKING,FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACINGS CORRODING AND WEARING.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 131,716 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 131,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 115,410 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 102,091 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 80,263 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 80,103 miles

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

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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VN51 VYZ is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue 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 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 VN51 VYZ, 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 VN51 VYZ registered?

VN51 VYZ is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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