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OV51 AON

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

55,507 mi
Last recorded55,507 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 AON
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,507 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 55,418 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front lower corner of off side rear inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframe rusted through in numerous places and cannot be repaired (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,116 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Central part of centre stop not working

Heavy corrosion to front chassis

Nearside Front Brake hose deteriorated

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 54,112 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Central part of centre stop not working

Heavy corrosion to front chassis

Nearside Front Brake hose deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 52,897 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear floors

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 16 Nov 2015 52,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear floors

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2014 51,380 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 51,348 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 49,557 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre has damage to outer side wall

Fail 18 Nov 2013

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

near side rear tyre has damage to outer side wall

Pass 27 Nov 2012 47,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged[175/6514]

Fail 22 Nov 2012 47,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged[175/6514]

Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,685 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 45,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 43,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 40,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,719 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 38,111 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade split at ends,still effective

nearside rear tyre sidwall cracking

parts of front subfranme slightly corroded

slight play in steering coloum assembly(adjustable)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,346 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 20,034 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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OV51 AON is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 63,317 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 Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV51 AON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV51 AON is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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