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AK51 KJE

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,077 mi
Last recorded101,077 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 KJE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 101,077 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 98,047 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers perrished splitting

Fail 8 Feb 2011 98,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers perrished splitting

Pass 8 Feb 2010 81,496 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 71,027 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 71,027 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 59,666 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 59,666 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,955 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 41,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

front brake discs corroded

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2006 37,082 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 KJE is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey 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 KJE, 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 KJE registered?

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

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