MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
all four coil springs corroded.
both brake pipes corroded at nearside front floor pan.
front wiper blades torn.
powersteering fluid level above max.
Battery insecure
front struts have misting on oil / slight weepage
nearside front tyre side wall damaged no cord exposed
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Battery insecure
front struts have misting on oil / slight weepage
nearside front tyre side wall damaged no cord exposed
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake pipes corroded slightly
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK51 VBD is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Maroon with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 VBD, 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 VBD registered?
AK51 VBD is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 18 September 2001.
Is AK51 VBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK51 VBD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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