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FY51 PXK

2001 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,935 mi
Last recorded98,935 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 PXK
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 98,935 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 98,934 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 98,934 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 98,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 92,675 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front o/s and n/s sub-frame corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2010 92,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

front o/s and n/s sub-frame corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2009 87,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 80,805 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to front suspension

Fail 22 May 2008 80,791 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to front suspension

Pass 4 Dec 2006 62,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 51,221 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 51,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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FY51 PXK is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FY51 PXK, 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 FY51 PXK registered?

FY51 PXK is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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