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AK51 VSJ

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,207 mi
Last recorded70,207 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 VSJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,207 miles

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

O/S/F BRAKES SQUEELING

O/S/F DOOR HINGES PLAY

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 70,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/F BRAKES SQUEELING

O/S/F DOOR HINGES PLAY

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,169 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 53,165 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,168 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 47,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lambda high

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Sep 2008 42,393 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 42,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,609 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 37,498 miles

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

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

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

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

slight twisting on n/s/f flexi

Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,431 miles

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

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

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

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 VSJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VSJ, 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 VSJ registered?

AK51 VSJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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