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AK51 KLP

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,567 mi
Last recorded85,567 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 KLP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 85,567 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 85,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 80,328 miles

both rear tyres worn

front +rear subframe corroded

o/s/f headlight aim no clear image

slight blow centre exhaust

Fail 19 Dec 2011 80,320 miles

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

both rear tyres worn

front +rear subframe corroded

o/s/f headlight aim no clear image

slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 10 Jan 2011 76,614 miles

front +rear subframes corroded

front brake imbalance at 25% maximum allowed limit

o/s/r tyre becoming worn

slight blow centre exhaust

some uneven application rear service brake

Fail 5 Jan 2011 76,585 miles

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

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

front +rear subframes corroded

o/s/r tyre becoming worn

slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 7 Dec 2009 73,004 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 68,649 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 30 Dec 2008 68,649 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

handbrake travel

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 28 Dec 2007 63,035 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

Fail 28 Dec 2007 63,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 29 Dec 2006 55,130 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 47,200 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 KLP is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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