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AK51 CSV

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

34,694 mi
Last recorded34,694 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2015 34,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear coil springs very rusty

front subframe rusty

n/s bottom ball joint gaiter starting to deteriorate

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

o/s front metal brake pipe rusty

o/s front tyre getting very low on edges

o/s rear tyre getting very low on outer edge

power steering pump damp

rear subframe very rusty

scratching on windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2014 27,712 miles

Damage to body panles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber perished

Fuel cap cover missing

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside door Mirror secured by tape

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 27,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to body panles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber perished

Fuel cap cover missing

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside door Mirror secured by tape

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 25,180 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 25,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 16,005 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 15,992 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 15,918 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 15,259 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 14,807 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,027 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 13,262 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 12,142 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 CSV is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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