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AK51 JVA

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,832 mi
Last recorded84,832 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 JVA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 84,832 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,803 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 72,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 63,117 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear shock absorber shows evidence of an earlier leak advise replacement

Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,379 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,318 miles

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

extensive travel on handbrake advise adjustment

suspect front brake pads very low advise early full inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2007 42,012 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 34,106 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 34,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2005 27,188 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 27,187 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 JVA is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JVA, 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 JVA registered?

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

Is AK51 JVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 JVA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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