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YH51 SWN

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,757 mi
Last recorded116,757 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 SWN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 116,757 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 116,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 102,546 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 101,016 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 88,390 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 88,390 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 73,399 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 73,105 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 52,753 miles

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

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 SWN is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

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

Is YH51 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH51 SWN shows 9 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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