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DG51 SWO

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,132 mi
Last recorded9,132 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 SWO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 9,132 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 91,328 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 87,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 87,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 79,626 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 69,966 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 69,775 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 58,577 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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DG51 SWO is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DG51 SWO, 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 DG51 SWO registered?

DG51 SWO is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is DG51 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 SWO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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