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AD51 BKX

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,850 mi
Last recorded98,850 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 98,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 98,850 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 81,653 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyres were cracked all around the side wall,not deep enough to reached ply or the cord.

Fail 12 Mar 2016 81,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyres were cracked all around the side wall,not deep enough to reached ply or the cord.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 73,143 miles

Engine misfiring

Mist of oil around power steering rack

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 73,143 miles

Engine misfiring

Mist of oil around power steering rack

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,825 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 63,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake cable insecure

Slight sideways movement in parking brake lever

Fail 19 Jan 2013 63,487 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake cable insecure

Slight sideways movement in parking brake lever

Pass 30 Mar 2012 61,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 61,576 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,373 miles

clutch slipping recommend replacement

front subframe corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2011 58,373 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch slipping recommend replacement

front subframe corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2009 52,580 miles

wiper motor noisy

centre exhaust join slightly leaking gases

front to rear brakes corroded slightly

offside front brake pipe corroded slightly

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Fail 9 Dec 2009 52,580 miles

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

centre exhaust join slightly leaking gases

front to rear brakes corroded slightly

nearside wiper end split

offside front brake pipe corroded slightly

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs

wiper motor noisy

Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,560 miles

brake pipes corroded

handbrake lever travel high

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses slightly perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,433 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 41,264 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 39,046 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 32,060 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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 BKX is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD51 BKX, 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 BKX registered?

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

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