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AK51 CHX

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,692 mi
Last recorded82,692 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 CHX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 82,692 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 82,692 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Jan 2009 62,216 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 62,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

bigger tyres fitted on rear of vehicle

front brake discs poor

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jan 2008 56,683 miles

bigger tyres fitted to rear axel

n/s front wiper blade starting to tear

Pass 2 Feb 2007 46,201 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 46,201 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,643 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 39,640 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 CHX is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CHX, 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 CHX is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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