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BK51 DUH

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,083 mi
Last recorded71,083 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 DUH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 71,083 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,631 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 69,630 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

coolant reservoir empty

engine idle erratic

front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil level not on dipstick 3lts added to enable test

rear exhaust in very poor condition and hanger snapped

Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,966 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 65,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW IN SEVERAL PLACES ON CENTRE SECTION OF EXHAUST

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARIDE OF STEERING RACK

Fail 6 May 2009 56,837 miles

Exhaust blowing round joint

N/S headlight beam slightly blurred

N/S wiper starting too striek

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R tyre wearing edges

Pass 6 May 2009 56,837 miles

Exhaust blowing round joint

N/S headlight beam slightly blurred

N/S wiper starting too striek

O/S/R tyre wearing edges

Fail 27 Mar 2008 48,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2007 47,404 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 47,398 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 30 Nov 2005 39,426 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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BK51 DUH is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 BK51 DUH, 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 BK51 DUH registered?

BK51 DUH is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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