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BG51 ZSZ

2001 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,078 mi
Last recorded82,078 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 ZSZ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 82,078 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 82,078 miles

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 80,922 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 80,920 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,875 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 79,857 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 79,856 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,663 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 78,633 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 77,178 miles

chassis dented

front brake discs corroded

no rubber on rear wiper

oil leaks

osr tyre cracks

Fail 14 Sep 2011 77,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

chassis dented

front brake discs corroded

no rubber on rear wiper

oil leaks

osr tyre cracks

Pass 8 Jul 2010 71,297 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 65,425 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 65,422 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 57,365 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,988 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,635 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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BG51 ZSZ is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 63,412 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 Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG51 ZSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG51 ZSZ is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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