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AK51 VKG

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,760 mi
Last recorded41,760 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2012 41,760 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 5 Oct 2011 40,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,194 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 32,412 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 32,412 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 29,128 miles

1 fan belt cracking. 2 fuel pump noisey in tank. 3 reverse light switch leaking gearbox oil.

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,128 miles

1 fan belt cracking. 2 fuel pump noisey in tank. 3 reverse light switch leaking gearbox oil.

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,791 miles

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

both front woler swivers rubber boots cracking

front subfram rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,519 miles

boots cracking on front lower swivels

starter motor noisey

Fail 7 Sep 2007 22,519 miles

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

boots cracking on front lower swivels

starter motor noisey

Pass 6 Oct 2006 15,458 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 15,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 13,218 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 13,218 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Gearbox is leaking from reverse light switch area

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 VKG 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 50%.

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

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