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EF51 ZVJ

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,064 mi
Last recorded70,064 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 ZVJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2015 70,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases whole system leaking in various places (7.1.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened lower arm bush securing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 68,544 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 67,022 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 67,022 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 65,671 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 65,671 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,106 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 60,079 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 57,612 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 54,321 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 54,319 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 49,793 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,255 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 ZVJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

EF51 ZVJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 15 December 2001.

Is EF51 ZVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 ZVJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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