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AK51 CWD

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,622 mi
Last recorded118,622 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2012 118,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine bed coroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 110,822 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 110,768 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 104,970 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 99,316 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 88,864 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight damage to offside mirror

Pass 25 Oct 2007 73,011 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,590 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 62,590 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)

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

n/s/f/tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2005 51,641 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 CWD 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 CWD, 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 CWD registered?

AK51 CWD is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is AK51 CWD safe to buy?

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