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AO51 XAZ

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,727 mi
Last recorded108,727 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2015 108,727 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

underbody has signs of corrosion

Pass 21 May 2014 103,153 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s mirror cracked

suspesion signs of corrosion

Fail 20 May 2014 103,152 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s mirror cracked

suspesion signs of corrosion

Pass 22 May 2013 96,718 miles

1. Slight damage to offside door mirror glass. 2. Offside front steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Fail 21 May 2013 96,709 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1. Slight damage to offside door mirror glass. 2. Offside front steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Pass 22 May 2012 89,762 miles

As per failure.

Fail 22 May 2012 89,758 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1. Rear number plate becoming dteriorated. 2. Offside front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch. 3. Front brake pads becoming worn, at m.o.t limits.

4. Offsided outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion at rear. 5. Brake fluid low in master cylinder.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2011 82,770 miles

1. o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 2. Front brake pads becoming worn.

3/ nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 17 May 2011 82,760 miles

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

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

1. o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 2. Front brake pads becoming worn.

3/ nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2010 76,396 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 76,389 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1/ slight exhaust blow at center 2/ rear exhaust silenser becoming weak due to corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2009 74,184 miles

all tyres cracking on outer edge

front discs poor

front flexi hoses starting to split

Pass 21 May 2008 71,115 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 71,103 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

noise from rear brakes when in rollers

Pass 17 May 2007 69,618 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 62,014 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 XAZ is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AO51 XAZ, 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 XAZ registered?

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

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