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AK51 KTD

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,403 mi
Last recorded172,403 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 172,403 miles

Nearside rear outter sill corroded

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

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Secondary bonnet catch faulty

Fail 21 Jan 2016 172,403 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside rear outter sill corroded

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

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Secondary bonnet catch faulty

Pass 25 Feb 2015 158,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust blowing

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear silencer corroded

Secondary bonnet catch faulty

Fail 24 Feb 2015 158,193 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust blowing

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear silencer corroded

Secondary bonnet catch faulty

Pass 31 Jan 2014 143,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Secondary bonnet catch does not work

Pass 24 Jan 2013 133,722 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 133,722 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 128,919 miles

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 128,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 120,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 108,118 miles

front brake disics corroded

front subframe corroded

off side rear metal brake pipe before flexy hose greased at time of test

Fail 22 Feb 2010 108,118 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

front brake disics corroded

front subframe corroded

off side rear metal brake pipe before flexy hose greased at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2009 91,783 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 91,782 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 70,539 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 56,342 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 39,737 miles

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

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 KTD is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KTD, 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 KTD registered?

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

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