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BG51 ZTD

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,186 mi
Last recorded107,186 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 ZTD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 107,186 miles

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

Centre metal brake pipes needs attension

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

high stop light only 50%

Fail 22 Mar 2011 107,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

high stop light only 50%

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

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

Centre metal brake pipes needs attension

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 86,213 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 85,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 69,236 miles

front pads wearing low

offside and nearside centre rear brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front tyre on the inner edge wearing low to the legal limit, will replacing in the near future

Fail 18 Mar 2009 69,158 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 56,211 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 56,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 52,996 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

engine management light on

handbrake mechanism requires attention soon

nearside front to rear rear section metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2007 52,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

engine management light on

hand brake mechanism requires attention soon

Pass 2 Dec 2006 49,875 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 34,546 miles

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 ZTD is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc 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 BG51 ZTD, 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 ZTD is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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