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AD51 ARU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,872 mi
Last recorded79,872 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 79,872 miles

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 79,834 miles

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

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

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

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 15 Sep 2014 75,818 miles

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

high level stop light inop

Fail 10 Sep 2014 75,818 miles

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

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

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

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

high level stop light inop

Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,532 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust back box cover in exhaust paste

o/s/r & o/s/f brake pipe leading to hose covered in sealant

Fail 20 Sep 2013 71,531 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust back box cover in exhaust paste

o/s/r & o/s/f brake pipe leading to hose covered in sealant

Pass 10 Oct 2012 65,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 65,452 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,456 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 60,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

battery strapbroken but battery still secured with bracket

nearside rear tyre has cuts in side wall around most of tyre but not deep enough to show cords

Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,326 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,772 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 45,152 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 45,152 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,216 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 39,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,966 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 ARU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AD51 ARU, 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 ARU registered?

AD51 ARU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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