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BN51 HVL

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,677 mi
Last recorded52,677 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 HVL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,677 miles

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

corrosion to rear brake pipes

corrosion to rear suspension

deterioration to n/s/r tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2015 52,641 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to rear suspension

deterioration to n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,946 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear nearside tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,863 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 50,842 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,424 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 49,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2011 47,853 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cut

Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,940 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,488 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 43,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,242 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 40,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fluctuation to front brake readings.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,143 miles

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

handbrake lever travel

Fail 21 Mar 2006 32,445 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,445 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 28,355 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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BN51 HVL is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN51 HVL, 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 BN51 HVL registered?

BN51 HVL is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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