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BG61 VAJ

2011 Fiat Bravo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,644 mi
Last recorded114,644 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Fiat Bravo66,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VAJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 114,644 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 103,758 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (ON LIMIT) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 93,511 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 93,511 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 83,853 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air filter housing broken

Fail 3 Feb 2020 83,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

air filter housing broken

Pass 7 Feb 2019 75,124 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 75,124 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Driveshaft seal deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2018 64,279 miles

Central Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey when rotated. (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 53,395 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint failure. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,036 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 41,036 miles

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

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,469 miles

Hand brake lever stiff in operation

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

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

Unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt buckle due to child seat being fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2015 26,469 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Hand brake lever stiff in operation

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

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

Unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt buckle due to child seat being fitted

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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BG61 VAJ is a 2011 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 66,377 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 BG61 VAJ, 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 15 years old, this Fiat Bravo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG61 VAJ registered?

BG61 VAJ is a 2011 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is BG61 VAJ safe to buy?

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