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AJ51 TZM

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

45,837 mi
Last recorded45,837 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,837 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 45,837 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 42,224 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 42,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,210 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 38,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2007 33,493 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 33,492 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 29,251 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 29,251 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2005 24,529 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 TZM 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 45.5%.

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 TZM, 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 TZM registered?

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

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