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AK51 DHE

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,857 mi
Last recorded78,857 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 78,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front subframe corroded

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 78,857 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 74,262 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,856 miles

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

rear wiper blade worn.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 68,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,130 miles

n/s & o/s/f brakes hoses cracked & perished.

n/s & o/s/f lower steering ball joints gaiters split.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,935 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,709 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust silencer.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,568 miles

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,315 miles

o/s/f tyre worn/wearing on inside edge.

travel in hand brake lever & lever loose.

Fail 15 Oct 2007 40,315 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

o/s/f tyre worn/wearing on inside edge.

travel in hand brake lever & lever loose.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 35,932 miles

travel in hand brake lever req's attention. †damp around steering rack area.

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 DHE is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DHE, 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 DHE registered?

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

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