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AK51 VCZ

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,344 mi
Last recorded90,344 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 90,344 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

drivers seat frame damaged but not significantly weakend

front brake discs and pads worn thin(attention very soon needed)

front flexi brake hose getting perished and split

metal brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 75,794 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

all brakes juddering slightly

all flexi brake hose getting perished/split

Fail 8 Apr 2011 75,755 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

all brakes juddering slightly

all flexi brake hose getting perished/split

Pass 4 May 2010 65,677 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 60,205 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 52,138 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 52,138 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,133 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 37,133 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VCZ is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

AK51 VCZ is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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