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EF51 FOA

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,781 mi
Last recorded28,781 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 FOA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2017 28,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Front exhaust mount broken but still adequately supported

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded long pipe from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint from rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 22,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear of front subframe is starting to corrode

rear silencer outer skin corroded and incomplete. not leaking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jan 2015 21,800 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 20,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 19,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 18,391 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 17,151 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE TO 1.6MM LIMIT

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 15,657 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 14,710 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 13,952 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 12,970 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 12,412 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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EF51 FOA is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EF51 FOA, 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 EF51 FOA registered?

EF51 FOA is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is EF51 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 FOA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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