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DV51 VBM

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,218 mi
Last recorded93,218 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 VBM
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2014 93,218 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 75,158 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 69,105 miles

front brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2010 60,494 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 60,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

discs worn

Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,780 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 43,169 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,920 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 17,605 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,605 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 VBM is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VBM, 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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DV51 VBM is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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