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AP51 VUR

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,668 mi
Last recorded90,668 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VUR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2017 90,668 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak suspension leg (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at center (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1/ o/s front and n/s rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

2/ front susframe becoming corroded

3/ n/s rear floor to sill becoming corroded

4/ front cross member holding radiator corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 86,177 miles

1. Front cross member holding radiator corroded.

2. Offside outer sill starting to corrode.

3. Slight exhaust leak from front pipe.

4. Both front tyres wearing low on inside edges.

5. Slight dampness on nearside front suspension leg.

6. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,976 miles

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.

2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges.

3. Hand brake travel on limit.

Fail 7 Oct 2015 81,795 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.

2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges.

3. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 77,425 miles

1. Both front brake discs becoming worn and corroded. 2. Nearside front flexi brake hose becoming perished. 3. Offside front tyre at legal limits.

Fail 8 Oct 2014 77,219 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

1. Both front brake discs becoming worn and corroded. 2. Nearside front flexi brake hose becoming perished. 3. Offside front tyre at legal limits.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 72,626 miles

1. Nearside rear tyre becoming perished. 2. Both front brake discs becoming corroded. 3. Nearside outer sill becoming corroded at rear. 4. Nearside front flexi brake hose becoming perished.

5. Scratch damage to windscreen.

Fail 9 Oct 2013 72,523 miles

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

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

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

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

1. Nearside rear tyre becoming perished. 2. Both front brake discs becoming corroded. 3. Nearside outer sill becoming corroded at rear. 4. Nearside front flexi brake hose becoming perished.

5. Scratch damage to windscreen.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 68,233 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 68,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

1. Offside rear tyre wearing low. 2. Front flexi brake hoses becoming perished. 3. Front brake discs becoming pitted. 4. Rear exhaust system becoming corroded and has slight blow.

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 13 Oct 2011 62,402 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,926 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,899 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 39,765 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 33,870 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 33,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 VUR is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey 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 AP51 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

AP51 VUR is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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