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AV51 VWJ

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,374 mi
Last recorded131,374 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VWJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 131,374 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 121,174 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 120,892 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 117,741 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 106,241 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 106,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 94,288 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both front flexi brake hoses are deteriorated and are just MOT legal

Fail 12 Sep 2009 94,288 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both front flexi brake hoses are deteriorated and are just MOT legal

Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,153 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 85,808 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

not all LEDS working on centre stop lamp

o/s/r tyre poor condition /low on tread

Pass 21 Sep 2007 61,664 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 61,664 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 49,108 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2005 30,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VWJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV51 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

AV51 VWJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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