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AK51 KUY

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,611 mi
Last recorded95,611 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2013 95,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 86,408 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 86,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 79,524 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 79,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 71,395 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 63,650 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2007 54,713 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 44,230 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 44,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 40,639 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 KUY 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 KUY, 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 KUY registered?

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

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