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AK51 KHY

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,138 mi
Last recorded120,138 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 KHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 120,138 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 119,891 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 110,753 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 110,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise osr door outer handle missing

Pass 2 Mar 2010 102,759 miles

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

general corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 2 Mar 2010 102,759 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

general corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Mar 2009 90,915 miles

o/s/r door handle missing

front bumper damage

n/s/f inside wheel rim damage

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 3 Mar 2009 90,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f inside wheel rim damage

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r door handle missing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front bumper damage

Pass 31 Jan 2008 78,964 miles

o/s/rear door handle missing

Fail 31 Jan 2008 78,964 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/rear door handle missing

Fail 26 Jan 2007 67,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/r no door handle

Pass 26 Jan 2007 67,666 miles

o/s/r no door handle

Pass 28 Jan 2006 53,862 miles

FRONT PADS LOW † †O/S/REAR DOOR HANDLE MISSING

Fail 28 Jan 2006 53,862 miles

FRONT PADS LOW † †O/S/REAR DOOR HANDLE MISSING

Offside Front 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 KHY is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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