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YD51 YGW

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,960 mi
Last recorded39,960 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 39,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack leaking fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 39,382 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack leaking fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 39,165 miles

Steering box has seepage steering rack leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 38,594 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 38,012 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section blowing (hole) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 36,968 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 35,315 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 33,303 miles

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Nearside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 18 Aug 2016 30,685 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack/split on inner sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2015 28,753 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 28,009 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 26,900 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner wall splitting

Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,698 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,136 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 22,691 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,415 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,604 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 15,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 11,735 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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YD51 YGW is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YD51 YGW, 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 YGW registered?

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

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