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YR51 MVH

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,131 mi
Last recorded68,131 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 MVH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,131 miles

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

Lumps in O/S/R tyre but both opposite sides on sidewall,suggest moulding seam?

Fail 12 Oct 2013 67,922 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Lumps in O/S/R tyre but both opposite sides on sidewall,suggest moulding seam?

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 61,240 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,243 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 58,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,978 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 55,956 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2009 53,968 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 51,407 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2007 48,919 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 44,829 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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YR51 MVH is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey 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 YR51 MVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR51 MVH?

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What year was YR51 MVH registered?

YR51 MVH is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is YR51 MVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 MVH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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