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AK51 VCV

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,445 mi
Last recorded111,445 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 VCV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 111,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

engine managment light stays on.

engine noisey.

exhaust system rusty.

front brake discs rusty.

front tyre size 165/65 14 rear 175/65 14

n/s outer sill rusty.

n/s/r metal brake pipe rusty.

o/s/n/s/f suspension rusty.

slight damage to o/s/n/s outer sills.

slight play in n/s steering rack.

Fail 15 Sep 2010 111,445 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs rusty.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

engine managment light stays on.

engine noisey.

exhaust system rusty.

front tyre size 165/65 14 rear 175/65 14

n/s outer sill rusty.

n/s/r metal brake pipe rusty.

o/s/n/s/f suspension rusty.

slight damage to o/s/n/s outer sills.

slight play in n/s steering rack.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 105,230 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system rusty.

front sub-frame rusty.

o/s/n/s/r lower arms rusty.

o/s/r metal brake pipe rusty.

some travel in hand brake.

Fail 2 Oct 2009 105,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front subframe rusty

travel in hand brake

Pass 1 Oct 2008 97,791 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 87,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 87,624 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 77,850 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 68,818 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 68,818 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear 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 VCV is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 VCV, 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 VCV is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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