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AK51 JWM

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,498 mi
Last recorded93,498 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 JWM
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 93,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

front brake discs corroded and in poor condition

o/s/f door check strap missing

Fail 23 Feb 2012 93,498 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

front brake discs corroded and in poor condition

o/s/f door check strap missing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 85,874 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 85,874 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front subframe starting to corrode

o/s & n/s front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,059 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 78,059 miles

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 69,118 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 69,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 58,654 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,410 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 36,648 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 JWM is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JWM, 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 JWM registered?

AK51 JWM is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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