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AK51 DHF

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,426 mi
Last recorded80,426 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2014 80,426 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front brake disc inner faces corroded surface condition

front suspension subframe has alot of surface condition but not yet holed or considered seriously weakened as far as testing tools can determine

Pass 16 Sep 2013 77,379 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 77,371 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front discs/osf brake pipe corroding/osf balljoint rubber deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,858 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 72,858 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

wiperblades/os visor clip broken

Pass 19 Sep 2011 68,167 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 68,109 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

clean wiperblades/secure drivers sun visor

Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,989 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 63,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 59,878 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

OSF wiper split

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,022 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 51,808 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,320 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 DHF is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DHF, 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 DHF registered?

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

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