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AD51 BBF

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

94,237 mi
Last recorded94,237 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 BBF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 94,237 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 94,237 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 89,997 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 89,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Additional braking device wiring in poor condition (3.6.I.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 19 May 2010 85,290 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 85,290 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

centre lap belt int works

Pass 26 May 2009 81,086 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 76,658 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 76,658 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine manageage light on

vehicle missfiring

Pass 9 Jan 2008 68,063 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 68,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 52,965 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 52,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 40,514 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 40,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 BBF is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BBF, 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 BBF registered?

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

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