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YD51 XYC

2001 Fiat Brava

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,876 mi
Last recorded124,876 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 XYC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 124,876 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2010 124,876 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 119,493 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 119,437 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 102,099 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 84,524 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 84,518 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 74,869 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 74,682 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 XYC is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Silver 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 XYC, 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 XYC registered?

YD51 XYC is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is YD51 XYC safe to buy?

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