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AP51 HMG

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,213 mi
Last recorded60,213 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 HMG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,213 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside off car showing signs off corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2015 60,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside off car showing signs off corrosion

Pass 22 May 2014 51,868 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2013 44,194 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,853 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 40,853 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,700 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

slight oil leak from offside steering rack gaiter

Fail 8 Sep 2011 38,614 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

slight oil leak from offside steering rack gaiter

Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,439 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 17 Sep 2010 35,438 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

passenger side front door check strap pin broken

Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,611 miles

front suspension bed corroding

nearside front flexi detereorating

offside front tyre becoming worn

offside rear seat belt webbing slightly marked

Fail 23 Sep 2009 32,610 miles

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

offside front tyre becoming worn

nearside front flexi detereorating

front suspension bed corroding

offside rear seat belt webbing slightly marked

Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,053 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 29,053 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,553 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 25,553 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,180 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 21,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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AP51 HMG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AP51 HMG, 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 AP51 HMG registered?

AP51 HMG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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