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YL51 NCY

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,936 mi
Last recorded116,936 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 NCY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 116,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 116,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r sill slight damage

Pass 10 Sep 2012 108,632 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 108,632 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 93,709 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 84,894 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 75,319 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 65,479 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 Nov 2008 65,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2007 62,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 57,667 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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YL51 NCY is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YL51 NCY, 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 YL51 NCY registered?

YL51 NCY is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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