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AK51 BWJ

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,436 mi
Last recorded82,436 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 BWJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 82,436 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 82,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 62,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 57,867 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 57,867 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 45,170 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 45,076 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 41,339 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 41,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 36,455 miles

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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 BWJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BWJ, 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 AK51 BWJ registered?

AK51 BWJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is AK51 BWJ safe to buy?

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