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AK51 BWY

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,379 mi
Last recorded37,379 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 BWY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 37,379 miles

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

centre brake light not working

excess travel in handbrake

marks in windscreen

nearside front tyre outer wall scuffed

Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,315 miles

both n/s tyre walls damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2008 35,315 miles

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

both n/s tyre walls damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,121 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 31,411 miles

rear wiper blade deterioated

Fail 29 Dec 2006 31,411 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade deterioated

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 BWY is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWY, 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 BWY registered?

AK51 BWY is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is AK51 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 BWY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK51 BWY have outstanding finance?

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