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MW51 WXT

2001 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

74,711 mi
Last recorded74,711 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 WXT
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 74,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear pipes from flexis to drums (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/centre pipe small hole/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads approx 70/75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear back panel and boot floor corroded and weak

Fail 15 Mar 2021 74,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe at coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear pipes from flexis to drums (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/centre pipe small hole/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads approx 70/75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear back panel and boot floor corroded and weak

Pass 26 Mar 2020 70,313 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads approx 70/75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear pipes from flexis to drums (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring upper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

rear back panel corroded/holed

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2020 70,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe holed/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads approx 70/75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear pipes from flexis to drums (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring upper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

rear back panel corroded/holed

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 64,637 miles

Front exhaust blowing at front joint

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flex hoses to wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 64,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust blowing at front joint

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flex hoses to wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake fluid level low

Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,336 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from both flex hoses to wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 59,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from both flex hoses to wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 53,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs lightly corroded/pitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 53,679 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box holed (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs lightly corroded/pitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,411 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 49,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

drivers wiper split

Pass 19 Feb 2015 45,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded/worn

front subframe corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2015 45,690 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded/worn

front subframe corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,389 miles

front subframe corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 96,389 miles

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

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

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 92,434 miles

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

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

front subframe developing corrosion

n/s rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2013 92,434 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

front brake balance slightly uneven

front brake discs developing corrosion/worn

front subframe developing corrosion

n/s rear lower position light not working

n/s rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 88,363 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 88,325 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 84,612 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 84,594 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 84,594 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2009 78,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 78,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 70,811 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 70,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 63,635 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 58,733 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 58,674 miles

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MW51 WXT is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MW51 WXT, 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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MW51 WXT is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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