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AK51 OBU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,015 mi
Last recorded86,015 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 86,015 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 86,015 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 70,936 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,936 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 55,726 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre on legal limit worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,145 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,882 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 40,882 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 31,484 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 OBU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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