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ML51 VWX

2001 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,410 mi
Last recorded70,410 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 VWX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,410 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 70,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,405 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 68,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 66,443 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 66,443 miles

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

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

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)

exhaust back box outer skin rotten.

o/s/r tyre side wall perishing.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 64,227 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 64,227 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2009 61,915 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 60,756 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

top missing off washer bottle, engine management light on, nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 7 Oct 2008 60,756 miles

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

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

top missing off washer bottle, engine management light on, nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 21 Dec 2006 57,827 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 45,742 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 45,742 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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ML51 VWX is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ML51 VWX, 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 ML51 VWX registered?

ML51 VWX is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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