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AK51 AYB

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,896 mi
Last recorded78,896 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 AYB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2015 78,896 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Both front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded.Nearside front outer constant velocity gaitor slightly damaged.Both front inner constant velocity gaitor slightly damaged.Both front and rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Both outer sills slightly corroded and welded.Engine has slight misfire.Both rear indicator lights slightly discoloured.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,896 miles

Both front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded.Nearside front outer constant velocity gaitor slightly damaged.Both front inner constant velocity gaitor slightly damaged.Both front and rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Both outer sills slightly corroded and welded.Engine has slight misfire.Both rear indicator lights slightly discoloured.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,334 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box exhaust slightly corroded

centre stop light lens slightly damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front sub-frame slightly corroded

nearside front wing has slight damage

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

several chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Feb 2014 71,334 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box exhaust slightly corroded

centre stop light lens damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front subframe slightly corroded

nearside front wing has slight damage (repaired with tape)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

several stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2013 68,471 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front sub-frame slightly corroded

nearside front tyre on legal limit oin inner edge

nearside front wheel arch repaired using tape

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre on legal limit on both edges

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2013 68,471 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leak

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front sub-frame slightly corroded

nearside front tyre on legal limit oin inner edge

nearside front wheel arch repaired using tape

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre on legal limit on both edges

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 21 Dec 2011 69,500 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both floors and sill to floors slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake lever has slight side to side movement

handbrake mechanism requires attention soon

nearside front wheel slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 63,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 58,864 miles

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

Hand brake lever slightly worn

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,022 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 48,151 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 48,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 47,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 32,698 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 32,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front door check strap requires attention

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 AYB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AYB, 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 AYB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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