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AK51 DKU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

102,207 mi
Last recorded102,207 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 DKU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 102,207 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 102,207 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 95,808 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 95,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 88,420 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 88,337 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 82,764 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 82,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 79,164 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 79,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 73,059 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front discs in poor condition

inner cv boots weeping oil

n/s/f wheel rim damage

oil level at min

Fail 23 Oct 2010 73,059 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front discs in poor condition

inner cv boots weeping oil

n/s/f wheel rim damage

oil level at min

Pass 6 Nov 2009 63,444 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 63,431 miles

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

front brake discs rusty

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 21 Oct 2008 51,832 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,311 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 36,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 28,603 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 28,603 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 18,679 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 18,679 miles

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

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

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 DKU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 DKU, 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 DKU registered?

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

Is AK51 DKU safe to buy?

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