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AK51 NBN

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,042 mi
Last recorded94,042 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 94,042 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2014 94,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,917 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 85,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 78,126 miles

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

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

center front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated at nearside rear

Fail 21 Feb 2012 78,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

center front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated at nearside rear

Pass 21 Feb 2011 69,412 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 69,412 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,370 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 50,502 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 50,497 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,763 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,583 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 NBN 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 NBN, 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 NBN registered?

AK51 NBN is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is AK51 NBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 NBN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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