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YD51 RYU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,688 mi
Last recorded55,688 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 RYU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2009 55,688 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 48,550 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 48,544 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 41,022 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,681 miles

nearside front drive shaft leaking gear oil

nearside rear lens cracked

offside rear shock absorber damp with oil †

offside rear tyre worn near limit

rear bumper accident damaged and cracked

Fail 30 Aug 2006 40,681 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front drive shaft leaking gear oil

nearside rear lens cracked

offside rear shock absorber damp with oil †

offside rear tyre worn near limit

rear bumper accident damaged and cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2005 33,563 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 33,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 RYU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 YD51 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

YD51 RYU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is YD51 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD51 RYU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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