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MD51 AOA

2001 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

75,933 mi
Last recorded75,933 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 AOA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2015 75,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 72,416 miles

Cut in Nearside rear tyre outer wall.

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front chassis slightly corroded.

Hydraulic brake fluid below maximum level.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear chassis slightly corroded.

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 72,416 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Cut in Nearside rear tyre outer wall.

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front chassis slightly corroded.

Hydraulic brake fluid below maximum level.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear chassis slightly corroded.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,520 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 61,426 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,485 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 48,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,070 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 42,070 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 42,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 41,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise front brake discs pitted and worn

advise front sub-frame corroded

advise n/s/f bottom balljoint dust cover split

advise n/s/r brake pipe corroded

advise o/s/f tyre wearing off on inside edge

advise o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking

advise o/s/r parking brake below expected effort

advise rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,562 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 37,562 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 31,940 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise knocking noise coming from o/s/r requires further investagation

advise o/s/f brake disc pitted

advise o/s/f brake pipe corroded

advise o/s/r brake pipe from compensator to flexy over fuel tank corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2008 31,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joints dust covers split

advise n/s/f and o/s/f supension arms front bushes deteriorated

advise o/s/f brake disc pitted

advise o/s/f brake pipe corroded

advise o/s/r brake pipe from compensator to flexy over fuel tank corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,852 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 26,843 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 22,541 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 22,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 18,660 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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MD51 AOA is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 MD51 AOA, 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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MD51 AOA is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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