MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Outer Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ENGINE LIGHT ON
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ENGINE LIGHT ON
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ENGINE LIGHT ON
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
oil level low
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
oil level low
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
front number plate cracked
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Both main front to rear brake pipes corroded. Advise replacement before next MOT
Offside rear tyre close to limit down outside edge
Timing belt due
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK51 XAS is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc 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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?
AK51 XAS is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 18 December 2001.
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