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SD51 HNO

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,593 mi
Last recorded97,593 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 HNO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 97,593 miles

Engine malfunction lamp ,indicates fault/s. engine misfire

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 4 Feb 2014 97,592 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine malfunction lamp ,indicates fault/s. engine misfire

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 91,739 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 91,738 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

eml lamp illuminated indicating an engine fault

Pass 11 Jul 2011 74,635 miles

REAR PLATE / VERY SLIGHT PERRISHING ON O/S/F FLEXI HOSE / CORRSION ON REAR SPRINGS & FRONT SUBFRAME

Fail 11 Jul 2011 74,635 miles

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

REAR PLATE / VERY SLIGHT PERRISHING ON O/S/F FLEXI HOSE / CORRSION ON REAR SPRINGS & FRONT SUBFRAME

Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,629 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 61,628 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 27 May 2009 56,474 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 52,815 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 52,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SD51 HNO is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SD51 HNO, 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 SD51 HNO registered?

SD51 HNO is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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