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AK51 AXD

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

54,637 mi
Last recorded54,637 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 AXD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 54,637 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on edges.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 54,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres heavily worn on edges.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,560 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 52,552 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 49,769 miles

front subframe corroded

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 45,806 miles

Exhaust corroded in places.

engine oil leaks.

movement in handbrake lever.

slight exhaust leak rear box.

suspension components corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,074 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

movement in handbrake lever just in limits

offsidefront suspension bushes perished

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2012 44,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks.

movement in handbrake lever just in limits.

rear coil springs corroded.

rear exhaust heavily corroded.

suspension bushes perished.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

handbrake lever fouling on centre consol

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,690 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 39,689 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides front tyres heavily worn on inner and outer edges reccomend replacement

child seats fitted to rear seats

engine misfire prescent

Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,930 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box slight blow and corroded and centre box heavy corrosion

travel on handbrake racket

Fail 3 Sep 2009 37,929 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

high travel on hand brake

Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,173 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,322 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 34,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 34,274 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 33,351 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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AK51 AXD is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AXD, 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 AXD is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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