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WN51 LYW

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,543 mi
Last recorded116,543 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 LYW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2011 116,543 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

rear washer inop

rear wiper torn

offside front shock absorber damp

offside rear tyre low tread

oil leak at engine(oil filter area)

AIR BAG light on dash

both front coil springs corroded

engine misfire

exhaust system slightly blowing(front and mid pipe joint)

front brakes imbalance

gearbox damp

handbrake reserve travel can be improved

management light on dash

nearside rear wheel trim missing

Pass 12 Jan 2010 107,227 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 107,227 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 98,561 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 90,681 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 85,857 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 72,212 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 72,212 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

one high level brake light bulb inop

Fail 26 Apr 2006 72,212 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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WN51 LYW is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WN51 LYW, 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 WN51 LYW registered?

WN51 LYW is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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