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AD51 KBU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,363 mi
Last recorded96,363 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 KBU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 96,363 miles

front subframe corroded.

main cooling fan siezed/inoperative.

n/s mirror glass broken.

n/s/f door lower hinge broken.

rear wiper blade u/s.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 96,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front subframe corroded.

main cooling fan siezed/inoperative.

n/s mirror glass broken.

n/s/f door lower hinge broken.

o/s/f brake disc showing wear/corrosion.

o/s/f brake pads getting low.

rear wiper blade u/s.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 89,601 miles

front subframe corroded/rusty, sound at present.

n/s mirror glass broken

n/s/f door lower hinge pin broken

Fail 1 Jul 2009 89,596 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front subframe corroded/rusty, sound at present.

n/s mirror glass broken

n/s/f door lower hinge pin broken

Pass 3 Jul 2008 80,580 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2008 80,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f door lower hinge broken

Pass 2 Apr 2007 69,852 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s/f bottom door hinge pin broken

Fail 28 Mar 2007 69,852 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s/f bottom door hinge pin broken

Pass 23 Mar 2006 56,349 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 KBU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KBU, 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 KBU registered?

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

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