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Y261 YKN

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,363 mi
Last recorded90,363 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 YKN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 90,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 90,307 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s of steering rack wet

o/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f bottom ball joint cover split

both rear ind starting to go white

centre brake light inop

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked

general vehicle corrosion starting

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

n/s/r brake reading low

o/s/f floor been jacked up under !!

o/s/f wishbone - rear bush worn

o/s/r bumper & reflector damaged

rear exh silencer corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2008 70,083 miles

centre stop lamp inop

front brake hoses starting to perish

front number plate cracked

o/s/r reflector damaged

rear wiper torn

slight play n/s/r trailing arm

Fail 23 Dec 2008 70,082 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre stop lamp inop

front brake hoses starting to perish

front number plate cracked

o/s/r reflector damaged

rear wiper torn

slight play n/s/r trailing arm

Pass 18 Dec 2007 56,383 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 56,377 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 47,937 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 38,197 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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Y261 YKN is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,596cc 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 Y261 YKN, 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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Y261 YKN is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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