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AK51 JLV

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,767 mi
Last recorded98,767 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 JLV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2012 98,767 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 93,091 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 83,718 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 83,718 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 75,143 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 71,761 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 69,175 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded and slight blow from centre silencer.

Front brake imbalance high and near limit at 20% LIMIT 25%.

O/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded.

Surface corrosion of front subframe.

Fail 30 Nov 2006 69,169 miles

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

Front brake imbalance high and near limit at 20% LIMIT 25.

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

Slight exhust blow at centre silencer ,rear section corroded.

Surface corrosion of front subframe.

Pass 22 Nov 2005 65,136 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2005 65,136 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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 JLV is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JLV, 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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AK51 JLV is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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