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AK51 CFM

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,495 mi
Last recorded79,495 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 79,495 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 70,127 miles

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

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

front windscreen scratched (outside swept area)

nearside rear reflector slightly insecure

offside steering system rough lock to lock with weight removed from roadwheels

surface corrosion present on front brake disc inner braking surfaces

surface corrosion present on majority of brake pipes

nearside rear seatbelt locking device cowl/trim missing not affecting operation of seatbelt (warning high probability of unintensional release)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 69,886 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

front windscreen scratched (outside swept area)

nearside rear reflector slightly insecure

offside rear tyre valve stem appears to be faulty/swollen

offside steering system rough lock to lock with weight removed from roadwheels

surface corrosion present on front brake disc inner braking surfaces

surface corrosion present on majority of brake pipes

nearside rear seatbelt locking device cowl/trim missing not affecting operation of seatbelt (warning high probability of unintensional release)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 59,989 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 51,395 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 51,356 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2007 40,995 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,623 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 CFM is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CFM, 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 CFM registered?

AK51 CFM is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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