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RN51 FFK

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

116,404 mi
Last recorded116,404 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 FFK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 116,404 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 116,404 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 116,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 109,088 miles

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

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

drive belt perished

nearside rear tyre perished

wipers do not return to park posistion

wipers split but still clear screen

Fail 18 Nov 2014 109,044 miles

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

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

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

drive belt perished

nearside rear tyre perished

wipers do not return to park posistion

wipers split but still clear screen

Pass 18 Nov 2013 101,336 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 92,857 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

all suspension components and subframes corroded

inner driveshaft gaiters damp

nearside rear wheel rim damaged and slightly distorted

slight play in steering

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 22 Nov 2012 92,856 miles

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

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

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

all suspension components and subframes corroded

inner driveshaft gaiters damp

nearside rear wheel rim damaged and slightly distorted

slight play in steering

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 5 Nov 2012 92,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

BOTH FRONT INNER C.V. GAITERS DAMP

FRONT SUBFRAME HEAVILY CORRODED

MOVEMENT IN STEERING

N/S/R TYRE WEARING UNEVEN

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

REAR COIL SPRINGS HEAVILY CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED IN PLACES

Pass 16 Nov 2011 86,185 miles

IS TIMING BELT DUE FOR REPLACEMENT?

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on edges

offside mirror backing damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2011 86,185 miles

IS TIMING BELT DUE FOR REPLACEMENT?

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

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

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on edges

offside mirror backing damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2010 79,010 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 71,576 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 65,567 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 65,567 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner & outer edges.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 56,824 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 56,824 miles

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

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

Offside door mirror cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2006 45,532 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 45,532 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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RN51 FFK is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 RN51 FFK, 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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What year was RN51 FFK registered?

RN51 FFK is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for RN51 FFK shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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