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AK51 VGL

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,807 mi
Last recorded98,807 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2016 98,807 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced subframe (2.4.G.1)

front and rear brake hoses perished, fronts close to inner core

front brake pads worn unevenly , offside front pads close to / on 1.5mm minimum

high imbalance to the front brakes

offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded and covered in grease ...only just acceptable .

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 97,329 miles

Heavy corrosion on front sub-frame and will require attention..

Some imbalance on front brakes on apply and release check..

Pass 23 Oct 2014 96,280 miles

Brakr pipes teated. covering corrosion.

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Imbalance on front brakes.

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 93,627 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 88,594 miles

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

Slight oil leak from n/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor

Pass 27 Oct 2011 83,699 miles

front brake hoses age cracking

front sub frame corroded

movement to the front lower arm rear bushes

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2011 83,697 miles

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

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

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

front brake hoses age cracking

front sub frame corroded

movement to the front lower arm rear bushes

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 81,770 miles

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

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

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

Wiper blades in poor condition.

n/s/f drive shaft inner gaitor loosing oil.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 68,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 58,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,096 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 42,025 miles

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

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

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

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 VGL is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

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

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