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YL51 XGA

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,377 mi
Last recorded94,377 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 94,377 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 94,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 88,631 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 84,529 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 79,693 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 79,693 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 73,178 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 73,178 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 66,212 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 66,212 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 61,501 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 51,972 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 40,081 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 XGA is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XGA, 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 XGA registered?

YL51 XGA is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is YL51 XGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 XGA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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