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AD51 BVU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,677 mi
Last recorded95,677 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2012 95,677 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

front suspension sub frame heavly corodded and repaired

near side front tyre has cut in outer side wall not through to cords

Pass 15 Nov 2011 76,930 miles

front & rear metal brake pipes have protective grease coating

Fail 11 Nov 2011 76,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 67,946 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 67,939 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 59,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 50,260 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 44,567 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 36,964 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 36,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to rear of front discs not excessive

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 BVU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BVU, 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 BVU registered?

AD51 BVU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is AD51 BVU safe to buy?

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