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BT51 LCE

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,466 mi
Last recorded68,466 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 LCE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 68,466 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 68,466 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,588 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Heavy corrosion to front subframe.

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 57,588 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Heavy corrosion to front subframe.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,731 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 51,731 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine has a missfire

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,519 miles

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

nearside front brake pad warning sensor wire broken

Fail 28 Jul 2009 46,517 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front brake pad warning sensor wire broken

Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,395 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 40,395 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,341 miles

run-out in osf tyre,wear on front brake discs,leak on nsf shox/absorber

Fail 20 Jun 2007 36,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

run-out in osf tyre,wear on front brake discs,leak on nsf shox/absorber

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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BT51 LCE is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BT51 LCE, 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 BT51 LCE registered?

BT51 LCE is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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