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AK51 WXD

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,466 mi
Last recorded139,466 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 139,466 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 139,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 131,121 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 136,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 131,125 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipes insecure.

Fail 6 Jul 2013 131,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipes insecure.

Fail 30 Nov 2012 131,113 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 120,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 109,835 miles

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

advise front sub-frame corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2010 109,835 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advise front sub-frame corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 102,461 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front subframe corroded

handbrake travel

Fail 9 Dec 2008 90,400 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 90,400 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 800,072 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 67,395 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 54,864 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 WXD is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WXD, 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 WXD registered?

AK51 WXD is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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