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YK51 MSU

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,323 mi
Last recorded127,323 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 MSU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 127,323 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 127,314 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 113,958 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 113,957 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 105,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2008 105,889 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2007 93,094 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2007 93,028 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2006 75,154 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 75,154 miles

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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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YK51 MSU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

YK51 MSU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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