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YK51 MLV

2001 Fiat Brava

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

128,183 mi
Last recorded128,183 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 MLV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 128,183 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 124,842 miles

both front lower suspension arm ball joint gaitors wearing

hand brake travel high

nearside front link bar slight play

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2014 124,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front lower suspension arm ball joint gaitors wearing

hand brake travel high

nearside front link bar slight play

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 120,400 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2013 120,400 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2012 55,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 116,088 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 116,088 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 109,982 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on rear suspension

Fail 15 Sep 2011 109,982 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on rear suspension

Fail 15 Sep 2011 109,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 28 Sep 2010 100,455 miles

nearside front brake hose deteriorating

Fail 28 Sep 2010 100,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake hose deteriorating

Pass 29 Sep 2009 89,861 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low

Offside rear tyre outer edge wearing low and slightly offshape

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre worn outer edge very close to limits

Pass 12 Sep 2008 77,869 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 77,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 68,788 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 68,788 miles

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

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

N/S/F TYRE HAS BEEN BADLY KERBED.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 52,099 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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YK51 MLV is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YK51 MLV, 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 YK51 MLV registered?

YK51 MLV is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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