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AK51 JXF

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,888 mi
Last recorded66,888 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 JXF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,888 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 66,887 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 58,383 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,374 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 50,374 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,500 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 44,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,701 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 38,642 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 31,173 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 22,907 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 JXF is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,596cc 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 JXF, 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 JXF registered?

AK51 JXF is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is AK51 JXF safe to buy?

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