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AK51 DFF

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,951 mi
Last recorded75,951 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 DFF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 75,951 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 75,890 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 75,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2011 69,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2009 59,096 miles

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT DISC'S HAVE SOME WEAR

FRONT SUB FRAME HEAVLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT SUB FRAME HAS BEEN HEAVLY WELDED

Fail 10 Dec 2009 59,096 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT DISC'S HAVE SOME WEAR

FRONT SUB FRAME HEAVLY CORRODED

Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,136 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 52,134 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,770 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 38,756 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 32,611 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wall deteriorated

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 DFF is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DFF, 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 DFF registered?

AK51 DFF is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is AK51 DFF safe to buy?

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