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MJ51 KBF

2001 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,715 mi
Last recorded92,715 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 KBF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 92,715 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 79,147 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 79,147 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear lower position light inoperative

Pass 5 Jul 2010 75,465 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 75,132 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,280 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 63,280 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 54,027 miles

offside front shockabsorber slightly damp of oil on gland

Fail 19 Apr 2008 54,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside front shockabsorber slightly damp of oil on gland

Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,329 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 43,092 miles

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

front service brakes wshow small amount of out of balance

strong advise front service brake discs show heavy lipping and front service brake disc pads nearing mot limit

Pass 31 Dec 2005 33,818 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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MJ51 KBF is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ51 KBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ51 KBF registered?

MJ51 KBF is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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The MOT history for MJ51 KBF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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