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SA51 KXK

2001 Fiat Brava

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

76,889 mi
Last recorded76,889 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 KXK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2010 76,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s hand-brake cable casing split

Pass 19 Nov 2009 75,254 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

anti roll bar 'd' bushes perished

areas of corrosion on sills/floor and at top strut mount areas

both ball joint gaitors split/perished but not resulting in any excessive movement

coil springs corroded

crossmember under radiator corroded

exhaust centre section rubber loose and perished

front bumper broken/cracked

front droplink bushes perished/splitting

fuel tank straps corroded

horn corroded

nearside front and offside rear wheel trims/covers missing/not fitted

oil around p.a.s pump

p.a.s. pipes corroded

shock absorbers corroded

slight surface corrosion on exhaust

subframe corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2009 75,254 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

anti roll bar 'd' bushes perished

areas of corrosion on sills/floor and at top strut mount areas

both ball joint gaitors split/perished but not resulting in any excessive movement

coil springs corroded

crossmember under radiator corroded

exhaust centre section rubber loose and perished

exhaust/floor heatshield loose/rattling

front bumper broken/cracked

front droplink bushes perished/splitting

fuel tank straps corroded

horn corroded

manifold/front pipe heatshield loose/rattling

nearside front and offside rear wheel trims/covers missing/not fitted

oil around p.a.s pump

p.a.s. pipes corroded

shock absorbers corroded

slight surface corrosion on exhaust

subframe corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2008 72,867 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 69,930 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 69,914 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2006 64,248 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 63,762 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

1 sump pan corroded and leaking †2 nearside front tyr e on limit

Pass 24 Nov 2005 49,372 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 49,372 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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)

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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SA51 KXK is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 SA51 KXK, 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 SA51 KXK registered?

SA51 KXK is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SA51 KXK safe to buy?

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