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AJ51 TVY

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,366 mi
Last recorded92,366 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 TVY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2012 92,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine runs hot, no fan cutting in

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust manifold heat shield loose

Pass 15 Dec 2011 84,014 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2011 84,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust needs to be more secure

Pass 18 Dec 2010 75,584 miles

centre exhaust corroded

signs of corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipes

Fail 18 Dec 2010 75,583 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

centre exhaust corroded

signs of corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Nov 2009 70,245 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 61,701 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 43,869 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 43,869 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 40,299 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 40,299 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

radiator leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2005 33,617 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 33,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exaust back box corroded

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 TVY is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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