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DX51 FZZ

2001 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,615 mi
Last recorded87,615 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FZZ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,615 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 87,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 87,278 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

front brake pads low

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

offside and nearside front drop link rubbers badly perished

offside and nearside front flexi hoses perished

offside and nearside rear coil springs heavily corroded

offside front lower ball joint gaiter perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jul 2011 76,864 miles

metal brake pipes front to rear starting to corrode. nearside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode. both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 76,804 miles

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

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

metal brake pipes front to rear starting to corrode. nearside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode. both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,216 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wiper blade insert is loose

rear of catalyctic converter joint is blowing

Fail 17 Jul 2010 73,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre is worn on inner tread

offside front wiper blade insert is loose

rear of catalyctic converter joint is blowing

Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,806 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 68,139 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 68,139 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 59,221 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 49,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 49,043 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 41,907 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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DX51 FZZ is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 63,412 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 Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX51 FZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX51 FZZ registered?

DX51 FZZ is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is DX51 FZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 FZZ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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