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EA51 ZNJ

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,801 mi
Last recorded114,801 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 ZNJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 114,801 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 113,912 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 112,965 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 98,482 miles

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

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

flexible exhaust pipe deteriorated.

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

n/s/r tyre has a nail in tread.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,800 miles

bonnet safety catch seized

n/s/f tyre as cut in outer wall

n/s/r coil spring lower rubber mount split

Fail 8 Sep 2009 71,800 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bonnet safety catch seized

n/s/f tyre as cut in outer wall

n/s/r coil spring lower rubber mount split

Pass 26 Sep 2008 64,938 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 64,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front tyres feathering on outer edges

n/s/r tyre worn badly on outer edge and cracking up

Pass 24 Sep 2007 58,534 miles

n/s/f steering rack worn

o/s/f wiper deteriorating - split end

rear tyres feathering on outer edges and cracking up

Fail 24 Sep 2007 58,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f steering rack worn

o/s/f wiper deteriorating - split end

rear tyres feathering on outer edges and cracking up

Pass 25 Sep 2006 52,029 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 45,797 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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EA51 ZNJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EA51 ZNJ, 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 EA51 ZNJ registered?

EA51 ZNJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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