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AR51 AYS

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,965 mi
Last recorded89,965 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 AYS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 89,965 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 89,941 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

***BODY DAMAGE***

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

offside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 31 Jan 2012 86,844 miles

wipers are poor

both front brake hoses are badly split and perished

front to rear brake pipes are badly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2012 86,842 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake hoses are badly split and perished

front to rear brake pipes are badly corroded

wipers are poor

Pass 21 Jan 2011 83,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pipes are corroded

front brtake hoses are perished

n/s wash inoperative

under car corrosion req attention

Pass 20 Feb 2010 80,980 miles

both front brake pipes are badly corroded

front brake hoses perished

undewr car corrosion requires attention

Fail 19 Feb 2010 80,980 miles

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

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

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

both front brake pipes are badly corroded

front brake hoses perished

undewr car corrosion requires attention

Pass 9 Feb 2009 74,267 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pipes corroded

surface corrosion under car

Pass 23 Jan 2008 64,800 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 57,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 48,685 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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AR51 AYS is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR51 AYS, 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 AR51 AYS registered?

AR51 AYS is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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