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AJ51 SDY

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,509 mi
Last recorded46,509 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 SDY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 46,509 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 46,508 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 41,528 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 41,508 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 38,928 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge .

surface splits nearside rear tyre .

Fail 29 Dec 2009 38,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge .

surface splits nearside rear tyre .

Fail 22 Dec 2008 34,732 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,732 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 30,806 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 24,961 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 22,144 miles

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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AJ51 SDY is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ51 SDY, 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 AJ51 SDY registered?

AJ51 SDY is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is AJ51 SDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 SDY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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