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YE51 GVJ

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,980 mi
Last recorded71,980 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 GVJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 71,980 miles

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

bonnet release handel hanging close to pedals

Pass 21 Sep 2009 69,881 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 21 Sep 2009 69,881 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 4 Nov 2008 62,754 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 57,221 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 57,221 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 49,486 miles

offside front and rear tyres perishing

Fail 29 Nov 2006 49,486 miles

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

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

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

tyres starting to preish

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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YE51 GVJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,596cc 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 YE51 GVJ, 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 YE51 GVJ registered?

YE51 GVJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is YE51 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE51 GVJ 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.

Does YE51 GVJ have outstanding finance?

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