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EX51 AFV

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,770 mi
Last recorded92,770 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 AFV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 92,770 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 92,743 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 85,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Sep 2011 83,845 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2011 83,845 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 10 Sep 2010 79,747 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 15 Sep 2009 76,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre has stepped tread

Fail 15 Sep 2009 76,714 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre has stepped tread

Pass 24 Jul 2008 69,140 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 62,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 62,404 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 53,837 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 53,837 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2005 42,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 42,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EX51 AFV is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EX51 AFV, 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 EX51 AFV registered?

EX51 AFV is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is EX51 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 AFV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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