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EF51 XKM

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,847 mi
Last recorded79,847 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 XKM
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 79,847 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 78,649 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 77,290 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 74,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 70,885 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 68,900 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 68,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,897 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 65,950 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 64,014 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 61,787 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 59,437 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 59,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 55,324 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 51,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 51,040 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,435 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 41,229 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,967 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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EF51 XKM is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF51 XKM registered?

EF51 XKM is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is EF51 XKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 XKM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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