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AK51 VPY

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,667 mi
Last recorded96,667 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 VPY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 96,667 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

passenger side rear floor damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2009 85,380 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 75,481 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 75,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 64,547 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 64,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 52,198 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 37,409 miles

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 VPY is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPY, 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 VPY registered?

AK51 VPY is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is AK51 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 VPY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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