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Y551 OEU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,567 mi
Last recorded97,567 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 OEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 97,567 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 97,567 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot replaced slight noise from joint (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 93,029 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 93,029 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 92,594 miles

exhaust in poor condition

rear springs rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2012 84,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 76,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,618 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 47,027 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 35,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 33,053 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,468 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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Y551 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y551 OEU, 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 Y551 OEU registered?

Y551 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y551 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y551 OEU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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