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DV51 MGU

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,312 mi
Last recorded61,312 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 61,312 miles

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

o/s door switch loose

Fail 1 Dec 2014 61,312 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s door switch loose

Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,735 miles

Front brake pipes have slight corrosion

O.S.F tyre depth low on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipes slightly corroded

Power steering pump damp

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear position lamps slightly affected by the operation of the indicators

Fail 15 Nov 2013 57,701 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake pipes have slight corrosion

O.S.F tyre depth low on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipes slightly corroded

Power steering pump damp

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear position lamps slightly affected by the operation of the indicators

Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,512 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 49,493 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,044 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,786 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 38,881 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 38,880 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s hand brake cable insecure,

Pass 13 Nov 2007 35,032 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 34,973 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 29,721 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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DV51 MGU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGU, 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 MGU registered?

DV51 MGU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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