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BG51 BFN

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

184,827 mi
Last recorded184,827 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 BFN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2015 184,827 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front brake discs

n/s/f anti roll bar link bush perished

n/s/r shock absorber damp

o/s/f anti roll bar link bush perished

oil leak

power steering rack is damp

Pass 17 Nov 2014 179,982 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

front brake discs are badly corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2014 179,982 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

front brake discs are badly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 172,498 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust front pipe

corrosion to front disc's

Fail 29 Nov 2013 172,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust front pipe

corrosion to front disc's

Pass 30 Nov 2012 166,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to rear coil springs

minor blow from exhaust flexy pipe

n/s/f bump stop perished away

o/s/f anti roll bar linkage bush splitting

wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2011 159,401 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 159,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 153,750 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 153,640 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 144,033 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corosion to vehicle structure and suspension components

Fail 13 Nov 2009 149,014 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 132,539 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 115,520 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 100,673 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 100,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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BG51 BFN is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BG51 BFN, 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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BG51 BFN is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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