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AD51 BXC

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,909 mi
Last recorded130,909 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2012 130,909 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 113,160 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 112,638 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 95,657 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 95,358 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 78,637 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 63,203 miles

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

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

advise rear coil springs slightly corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 47,342 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 47,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 32,918 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 BXC is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black 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 BXC, 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 BXC registered?

AD51 BXC is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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