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AK51 KUE

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,805 mi
Last recorded95,805 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,805 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 95,805 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 89,220 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 89,220 miles

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 81,720 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 81,720 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,732 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 73,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 68,676 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 68,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 63,172 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2012

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,623 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 55,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,522 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 46,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,787 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 38,787 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,324 miles

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

rear silencer corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2008 31,324 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear silencer corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,019 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,829 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

parking brake has slight travel.

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 KUE is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KUE, 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 KUE registered?

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

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