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AK51 JPV

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,238 mi
Last recorded105,238 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 JPV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 105,238 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 105,238 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 96,567 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 96,567 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 88,803 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 88,803 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 80,796 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper motor park switc inoperative

Pass 11 Sep 2013 80,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wiper motor park switc inoperative

Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake slight bind/ grab, recommend brake inspection

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2012 72,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre on legal limit, worn outer edge, recommend replace

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

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

Offside front tyre close to legal limit, worn on edges

Offside rear brake slight bind/ grab, recommend brake inspection

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,879 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 63,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,472 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 56,472 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 51,290 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion starting on rear brake pipea

oil leaks

Pass 26 Aug 2009 51,290 miles

corrosion starting on rear brake pipea

oil leaks

Pass 15 Aug 2008 47,306 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,468 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 JPV is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 JPV, 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 JPV registered?

AK51 JPV is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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