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AD51 AKN

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,452 mi
Last recorded105,452 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 AKN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 105,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

backbox rubber mount worn

bonnet latch security advised

brake pipe corrosion advised

heatshield loose/cat/backbox

nsf light corrosion/chassis light corrosion advised

nsr sills undersealed

rear drums corrosion advised

Pass 7 Aug 2013 96,903 miles

Front brake pads worn

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2013 96,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front brake pads worn

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2012 88,048 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet corroded

front panel corroded

front subframe corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2012 87,990 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet corroded

front panel corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 76,168 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 76,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 69,215 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front subframe corroded and would benefit from some sort of treatment to prevent further corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2010 69,214 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front subframe corroded and would benefit from some sort of treatment to prevent further corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2009 61,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 15 Aug 2008 54,767 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 48,449 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 41,303 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 335,580 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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AD51 AKN is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD51 AKN, 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 AD51 AKN registered?

AD51 AKN is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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