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AK51 AMV

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,313 mi
Last recorded62,313 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 AMV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 62,313 miles

offside front tyre tread 3mm

nearside front tyre tread 2.5mm

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

centre brake light inop

front discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,595 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

front subframe rashed with rust

Fail 3 Sep 2012 56,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

front subframe rashed with rust

Fail 19 Aug 2011 54,053 miles

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

both front wipers split slightly

slight haze around offside front c.v boot

Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,053 miles

both front wipers split slightly

slight haze around offside front c.v boot

Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,918 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 50,918 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wipers split at edges

Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,493 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 48,493 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads 5mm

slight bulge in tread of offside rear tyre

slight haze around offside front c.v boot

Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,814 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 426,247 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 42,627 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,920 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 32,908 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 32,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre on the legal limit

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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AK51 AMV is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK51 AMV, 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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AK51 AMV is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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