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DV51 JFE

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,768 mi
Last recorded86,768 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 JFE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2011 86,768 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 77,451 miles

Nearside inner c.v. gaiter leaking grese and contaminating the rack gaiter

Surface rust present on rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Oct 2009 68,090 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,873 miles

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

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

STRONG ADVISE both front tyre's worn on inside edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 27 Oct 2008 58,873 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/f wiper blade split

STRONG ADVISE both front tyre's worn on inside edge

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 51,545 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 51,545 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 43,016 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

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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DV51 JFE is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc 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 DV51 JFE, 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 DV51 JFE registered?

DV51 JFE is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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