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YG51 YVL

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,326 mi
Last recorded97,326 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 YVL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 97,326 miles

n/s/f wheel+tyre slightley damaged.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 87,795 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 77,420 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 77,420 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 72,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 72,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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YG51 YVL is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG51 YVL, 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 YG51 YVL registered?

YG51 YVL is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is YG51 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG51 YVL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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