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AO51 XAC

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,553 mi
Last recorded74,553 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,553 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 74,553 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 72,741 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 72,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,270 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 70,270 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,405 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,379 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 63,168 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 59,911 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet cadle and handle broken

o/s/f engine bed starting to corode

tail gate struts weak

Fail 15 Feb 2010 59,911 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet cadle and handle broken

n/s/f washer partly blocked

o/s/f engine bed starting to corode

tail gate struts weak

Pass 12 Feb 2009 55,768 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 52,013 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 52,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 48,290 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 48,290 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 44,658 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 XAC 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 58.8%.

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 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

AO51 XAC is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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