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DV51 VCU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,603 mi
Last recorded92,603 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 VCU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2012 92,603 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Feb 2011 88,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/f door strap missing

Fail 10 Feb 2011 88,406 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/f door strap missing

Pass 22 Feb 2010 84,320 miles

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

contact scuff to nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 10 Feb 2010 84,221 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

contact scuff to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 20 Feb 2009 78,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 72,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 64,089 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 64,089 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

release bearing excessively noisy †rear wiper †

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 VCU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

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

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