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AK51 DAU

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,595 mi
Last recorded101,595 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 101,595 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

rear floor corroded

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

engine man light on

front subframe corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2014 101,594 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

engine man light on

front subframe corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

rear floor corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2013 94,161 miles

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

Nearside front shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 94,161 miles

Nearside front shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 75,105 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 75,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 67,932 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 67,925 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 62,126 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,395 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,896 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 47,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,502 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,163 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 31,898 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 DAU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DAU, 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 DAU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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