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DV51 OCS

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,436 mi
Last recorded88,436 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 OCS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 88,436 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside and offside front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 5 Mar 2012 88,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside and offside front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2011 78,928 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 78,736 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid low

Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,387 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 68,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 59,489 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 59,381 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,158 miles

slight brake binding on o/s/r

Fail 14 Mar 2008 49,158 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)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

slight brake binding on o/s/r

Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,089 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 40,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 30,315 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 OCS is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OCS, 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 OCS registered?

DV51 OCS is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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