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EN51 AXB

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,616 mi
Last recorded74,616 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 AXB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2014 74,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Center section of exhaust corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre, edges wearing thin

Nearside rear tyre 3mm tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front headlight chipped

Offside front tyre, edges wearing thin

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 71,026 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad wear light wiring broken

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leak

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,521 miles

Air bag light on

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S/F brake wear warning wire broken

O/S/R Reflector cracked

Oil leak

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 65,521 miles

Air bag light on

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S/F brake wear warning wire broken

O/S/R Reflector cracked

Oil leak

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 59,556 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,556 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,187 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,005 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corrosion and evidence of leaks.

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

off side front headlamp glass damaged.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows play.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 9 Sep 2009 46,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corrosion and evidence of leaks.

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

off side front headlamp glass damaged.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows play.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag warning lamp on.

exhaust corrosion.

lower gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front wheel rim gets very close to the near side front lower suspension arm etc found during the lock to lock check.

off side front headlamp galss damaged.

power assisted steering rack shows oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 3 Sep 2008 40,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp on.

all ancillary drive belts grooves are perished/cracked/split

exhaust corrosion.

front screen washer jets require adjustment/unblocking.

lower gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front tyre tread is worn uneven, is bald at the edge and shows splits.

near side front wheel rim gets very close to the near side front lower suspension arm etc found during the lock to lock check.

near side rear tyre worn uneven, is perished/cracked and shows deep splits at the tread

off side front headlamp galss damaged.

off side front tyre perished/cracked, shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

power assisted steering rack shows oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 34,968 miles

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

exhaust corrosion.

off side front and near side rear tyres are starting to perish.

off side front headlamp glass damaged.

power assisted steering rack shows oil/fluid contamination.

under vehicle oil contamination.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,364 miles

off side front headlamp glass damaged.

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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EN51 AXB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EN51 AXB, 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 EN51 AXB registered?

EN51 AXB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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