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AK51 UYF

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,661 mi
Last recorded53,661 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 53,661 miles

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

wear in brake discs. rust in rear subframe and springs. o/s rear tyre perished.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,780 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 47,649 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,073 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,629 miles

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

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

front brake disc's corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2011 34,629 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 26,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc(s) inner face worn

rear wiper blade ineffective

Fail 17 Sep 2010 26,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc(s) inner face worn

rear wiper blade ineffective

Fail 31 Aug 2010 26,876 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise corrossion started on front subframe

advise corrossion started on rear section of exhaust

advise front number plate taped on

advise nearside front wiper blade split

advise offside front tyre upon wear bars

advise rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,211 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

ffside front tyre worn to 3mm

rear subframe main support bushes offside/nearside bonding start seperate

Fail 26 Aug 2009 25,211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

ffside front tyre worn to 3mm

rear subframe main support bushes offside/nearside bonding start seperate

Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,551 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,497 miles

both front brake discs show some distortion

Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,769 miles

corrossion started on both front braking discs

corrossion started on exhaust system

dampness on the nearside front shock

dent in the nearside front chassis

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 UYF is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UYF, 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 UYF registered?

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

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