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AK51 JWJ

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,316 mi
Last recorded55,316 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 JWJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2014 55,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front disc narrowed by corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2013 53,988 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

back box exhaust has corroded tail pipe missing + wading hanging out back

front exhaust bracket corroded

offside front disc narrowed by corrosion on inner face

Fail 5 Nov 2012 52,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs on inner face narrowed by corrosion

nearside fromt tyre worn on inner edge + cuts on outer side wall not to cords

offside radiator bottom deterioating very small leak

oil dripping from oil fillter allso oil in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2012 52,710 miles

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

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

front discs on inner face narrowed by corrosion

nearside fromt tyre worn on inner edge + cuts on outer side wall not to cords

offside radiator bottom deterioating very small leak

oil dripping from oil fillter allso oil in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2011 50,844 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cuts on outerside wall

nearside front tyre worn on inner side wall

Fail 31 Oct 2011 50,844 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre cuts on outerside wall

nearside front tyre worn on inner side wall

nearside front wiper torn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 48,928 miles

front wiper torn but clear ok

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

very slight movement in offside front headlight

Fail 2 Nov 2010 48,928 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiper torn but clear ok

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

very slight movement in offside front headlight

Pass 2 Nov 2009 46,214 miles

cambelt due renewal at 72k or 5 years

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

oil change/service due

Fail 29 Oct 2009 46,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

cambelt due renewal at 72k or 5 years

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

oil change/service due

slight corrosion on brake pipe from compensator to nearside flexi

Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,886 miles

has cam belt been replaced? due every 72,000 miles or 5 years whichever occurs soonest

nearside front brake pipe into flexible brake hose shows signs of corrosion

nearside front door check strap bolt loose

offside & nearside brake pipes from flexible brake hose to brake compensator shows signs of corrosion

offside & nearside front bottom ball joint gaitors are weaping slightly

Fail 7 Oct 2008 42,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

has cam belt been replaced? due every 72,000 miles or 5 years whichever occurs soonest

nearside front brake pipe into flexible brake hose shows signs of corrosion

nearside front door check strap bolt loose

offside & nearside brake pipes from flexible brake hose to brake compensator shows signs of corrosion

offside & nearside front bottom ball joint gaitors are weaping slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2007 40,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,989 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 JWJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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