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FP51 WCU

2001 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,042 mi
Last recorded96,042 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 WCU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2016 96,042 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure inner wheel arch (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (5.2.6)

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

oil leak

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

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

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

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

inner steering rack play

rear suspension and it's components are slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 90,105 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2014 90,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 81,691 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 76,449 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 76,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake disks are in a very poor condition on the inside faces.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 69,759 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 61,017 miles

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

front discs corroded

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

Fail 3 Dec 2010 61,017 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front discs corroded

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2009 56,549 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 56,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 53,002 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 53,002 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,473 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 38,306 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 29,829 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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FP51 WCU is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 63,412 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 Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP51 WCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FP51 WCU registered?

FP51 WCU is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is FP51 WCU safe to buy?

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