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YH51 HYS

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,119 mi
Last recorded122,119 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 HYS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 122,119 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 122,024 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 114,264 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 104,332 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 104,332 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 95,698 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 83,110 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Jan 2008 73,917 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 73,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 62,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 47,431 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2005 47,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YH51 HYS is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YH51 HYS, 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 YH51 HYS registered?

YH51 HYS is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is YH51 HYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH51 HYS shows 12 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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