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AD51 BVT

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

96,753 mi
Last recorded96,753 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 BVT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 96,753 miles

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 May 2014 96,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Mar 2013 92,737 miles

offside front brake flexi hose starting to perish

Pass 9 Apr 2012 89,413 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 89,411 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre section, rubber mounting insecure

exhaust rear section rubber mounting starting to split

Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,558 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 81,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 73,472 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 73,468 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,844 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 64,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,857 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 56,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 45,046 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 45,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,745 miles

exhaust system has been patched up in front of middle silencer

Fail 14 Feb 2006 30,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust system patched up in front of middle silencer (no leaks) †

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 BVT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BVT, 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 BVT registered?

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

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