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YK51 MLX

2001 Fiat Brava

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,808 mi
Last recorded80,808 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 80,808 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 80,434 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 63,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2011 63,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 62,367 miles

n/s/f tyre nearing legal limit on outer edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2010 58,231 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 58,231 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 53,332 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 8 Aug 2008 49,233 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 49,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,614 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 37,403 miles

brake pipes need cleaning and greasing

front brake pads and discs wearing thin

Fail 12 Aug 2006 37,403 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

brake pipes need cleaning and greasing

front brake pads and discs wearing thin

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 MLX is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YK51 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

YK51 MLX is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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