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EF51 GMV

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,626 mi
Last recorded109,626 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 GMV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 109,626 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 109,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 103,365 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 103,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 97,067 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 96,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 87,669 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

accident to front end

air bag light on

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion to exhaust and rubbers

gear box oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2007 87,669 miles

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

accident to front end

air bag light on

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion to exhaust and rubbers

gear box oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2006 77,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on exhaust, slightly heavy on rear silencer

Fail 11 Nov 2006 77,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on exhaust, slightly heavy on rear silencer

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 GMV is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EF51 GMV, 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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EF51 GMV is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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