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AK51 NWT

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,048 mi
Last recorded86,048 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 NWT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 86,048 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

center rear stop lamp not working

Fail 7 Feb 2014 85,915 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

center rear stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Feb 2013 83,398 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated with grease

center rear stop lamp not working

Fail 8 Feb 2013 83,398 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 10 Feb 2012 79,767 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 75,939 miles

50% of center rear stop lamp working

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

parking brake lever needs adjustment

rear exhaust mounting defective

rear exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2010 71,370 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 71,370 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 61,566 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM MARK ON DIP-STICK

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL VERY LOW IN RESERVOIR

Fail 6 Jan 2009 61,555 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM MARK ON DIP-STICK

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL VERY LOW IN RESERVOIR

Pass 9 Jan 2008 50,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jan 2008 50,648 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2007 40,522 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 40,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 30,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 30,534 miles

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

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 NWT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NWT, 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 NWT registered?

AK51 NWT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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