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CV51 PSO

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,934 mi
Last recorded66,934 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 PSO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2013 66,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

movement in drivers seat

tread starting to seperate onnearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

corrosion on underside

Pass 1 Aug 2012 66,487 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on underside of vehicle

damage on wheels

imbalance on rear brakes

offside front tyre wearing on edges

wear on brake discs

Pass 6 Aug 2011 66,227 miles

Oil leak

damage to wheel rims

rear brakes uneven

wear on offside front tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2011 66,225 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

damage to wheel rims

rear brakes uneven

wear on offside front tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2010 64,752 miles

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

travel on handbrake

Pass 29 Jul 2009 63,468 miles

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

play in steering

rear brakes uneven

Fail 25 Jul 2008 59,449 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust noisy

imbalance on front brakes

rear brakes uneven

Pass 25 Jul 2008 59,449 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust noisy

imbalance on front brakes

rear brakes uneven

Pass 20 Jul 2007 57,248 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 57,226 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2006 50,908 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 50,893 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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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CV51 PSO is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue 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 CV51 PSO, 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 CV51 PSO registered?

CV51 PSO is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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