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AJ51 TJU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

79,338 mi
Last recorded79,338 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 79,338 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 79,338 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 78,714 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 78,306 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 77,942 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 77,612 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 77,240 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 75,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 72,890 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 72,890 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 70,444 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 70,444 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 70,438 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 66,357 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 66,356 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 63,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint and flex (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

corrosion started on fronrt to rear brake pipes

near side washer not working

Fail 19 Dec 2015 63,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water supply to washer jet (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint and flex (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

corrosion started on fronrt to rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Dec 2014 59,810 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side front washer jet not working but off side sprays on both sides of screen

Pass 20 Dec 2014 59,810 miles

near side front washer jet not working but off side sprays on both sides of screen

Pass 14 Dec 2013 56,689 miles

Oil leak

nearside washer inoprative

Pass 11 Dec 2012 53,653 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 53,640 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,760 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 50,759 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,785 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 44,834 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 42,066 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 38,405 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 38,385 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 35,155 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 31,407 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 TJU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TJU, 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 TJU registered?

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

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