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AK51 NYH

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,482 mi
Last recorded85,482 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 NYH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 85,482 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 85,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2022 81,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 81,794 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 79,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 79,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 79,354 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 79,354 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 78,619 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 78,607 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 76,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,063 miles

(damage to body ,no sharp edges)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer sidewalls 175/65/14

offside front cv boot has misting of grease but boot not split

Fail 3 Aug 2017 71,991 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (front and mid sections) (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel excess travel)) (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (lamp unit broken , emits white light) (1.2.1e)

(damage to body ,no sharp edges)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer sidewalls 175/65/14

offside front cv boot has misting of grease but boot not split

Pass 21 Aug 2015 66,517 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 66,517 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)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 60,677 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,145 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 56,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 43,843 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 37,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 37,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 33,713 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 33,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 May 2008 30,845 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 26,078 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 21,752 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 NYH is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 NYH, 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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AK51 NYH is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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