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AO51 UFS

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,424 mi
Last recorded99,424 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 UFS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 99,424 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 99,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 88,397 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 88,393 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested

Engine light on

Pass 11 Sep 2014 86,228 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 86,228 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,742 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 73,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f brake wear sensor severed

vehicle began to overheat during emissions test

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 57,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

during emission test temperature gauge went very high but cooling fan did not cut in

o/s/f door check strap does not hold door open

Fail 24 Sep 2010 49,846 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

during emission test temperature gauge went very high but cooling fan did not cut in

o/s/f door check strap does not hold door open

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm bush broken

o/s/f brake hose starting to perrish

power steering pump damp

slight handbrake travle

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,222 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 34,213 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,224 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,000 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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AO51 UFS is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO51 UFS, 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 AO51 UFS registered?

AO51 UFS is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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