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AD51 BMV

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,726 mi
Last recorded115,726 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 115,726 miles

general under body corrsion

rear brake pipes offside and nearside corroded

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015 115,726 miles

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

general under body corrsion

rear brake pipes offside and nearside corroded

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 100,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar links detoriated

Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,482 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 90,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

exhaust system is starting to corrode

front brake pipes starting to corrode

front subframe is starting to corrode

signs of engine oil leaks

Pass 9 Jul 2012 82,582 miles

nearside rear tyre splitting

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

front subframe corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2011 69,435 miles

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

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

smell of fuel under vehicle no visable signs of a leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 66,824 miles

Advise nearside headlamp aim borderline low

Advise offside front shock abosrber has light misting of oil

Fail 20 Jan 2010 66,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 64,092 miles

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

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2008 57,890 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 57,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 47,766 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 47,766 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 39,279 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 39,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 BMV is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BMV, 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 BMV registered?

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

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