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SA51 NMU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,795 mi
Last recorded83,795 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 NMU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 83,795 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 80,730 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 75,363 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,175 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 55,584 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 55,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 57,304 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 57,304 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,044 miles

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,430 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 29,430 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)

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

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

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

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 NMU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA51 NMU registered?

SA51 NMU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is SA51 NMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA51 NMU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA51 NMU have outstanding finance?

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