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AK51 DGU

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,542 mi
Last recorded53,542 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 53,542 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,063 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 47,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,842 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 38,842 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,216 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Jun 2007 30,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2006 18,203 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 DGU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DGU, 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 DGU registered?

AK51 DGU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AK51 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 DGU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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