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YC51 AYS

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,170 mi
Last recorded107,170 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 AYS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 107,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering pipes corroded,rear shockers and springs corroded, oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2013 107,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering pipes corroded,rear shockers and springs corroded, oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 98,061 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight blow from exhaust

slight front brake judder

Pass 14 Nov 2011 84,332 miles

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 84,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,486 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 77,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,821 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 71,821 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,728 miles

rear brake pipes abve fuel tank possibly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 51,472 miles

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 12 Oct 2007 51,472 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 41,472 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 41,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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YC51 AYS is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YC51 AYS, 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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YC51 AYS is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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