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AV51 VWM

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,667 mi
Last recorded152,667 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VWM
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 152,667 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs needed

rear exhaust very rusted

Fail 1 Sep 2014 152,667 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

front brake discs needed

rear exhaust very rusted

Pass 14 Aug 2013 13,213 miles

front tyres worn badly on inner edges

metal brake pipe to rear o/s hose corroded

metal brake pipes to both front hoses corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 13 Aug 2013 132,175 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres worn badly on inner edges

metal brake pipe to rear o/s hose corroded

metal brake pipes to both front hoses corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2012 114,072 miles

metal brake pipes are starting to rust

near side rear wheel bearing has slight noise

rear number plate is starting to lift from backing

Pass 13 Aug 2011 107,335 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs wearing thin

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 8 Nov 2010 99,695 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 99,695 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2009 91,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 91,835 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2008 86,185 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2008 86,185 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 82,634 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 82,634 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 78,206 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 78,206 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Oct 2005 73,163 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR SHOCK ABSORDERS

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 VWM is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

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

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