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AK51 KNC

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,842 mi
Last recorded85,842 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 85,842 miles

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Wiper blades split on edges but clear screen ok.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 71,899 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside inner c.v gaitor split

Fail 14 Oct 2011 71,898 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside inner c.v gaitor split

Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,109 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

center exhaust rubber split

Pass 3 Oct 2009 58,293 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 51,494 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,396 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 43,396 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 13 Oct 2006 34,526 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2005 25,774 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 KNC is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KNC, 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 KNC registered?

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

Is AK51 KNC safe to buy?

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