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YD51 LPX

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,814 mi
Last recorded92,814 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 LPX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 92,814 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 92,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 84,160 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe has been re routed from standard

Fail 14 Oct 2008 84,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 73,237 miles

Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Strong smell of petrol around fuel tank, unable to detect a leak without removal of components (may also be linked to defective fuel cap?)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 73,237 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Strong smell of petrol around fuel tank, unable to detect a leak without removal of components (may also be linked to defective fuel cap?)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 59,706 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 46,339 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

drivers mirror cracked not affecting rear view

fuel tank damaged but not leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2005 46,339 miles

drivers mirror cracked not affecting rear view

fuel tank damaged but not leaking

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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YD51 LPX is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YD51 LPX, 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 YD51 LPX registered?

YD51 LPX is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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