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AV51 PZT

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,618 mi
Last recorded114,618 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 PZT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 114,618 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 95,833 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 87,742 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 87,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 80,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 71,361 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 71,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 60,995 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front subframe started to corrode

slight oil leak from nearside inner drive shaft

Fail 22 Aug 2006 60,994 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front chassis started to corrode

slight oil leak from nearside inner drive shaft

Fail 14 Aug 2006 60,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front to rear brake pipes very slightly corroded

o/s/r brake pipe to flexi hose slightly corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Sep 2005 52,511 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 52,256 miles

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

Handbrake Rubbers Split.

Rear Wiper Blade Split.

Slight Leak From Nearside Front Inner Gearbox Seal.

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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AV51 PZT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AV51 PZT, 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 AV51 PZT registered?

AV51 PZT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is AV51 PZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 PZT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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