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SD51 HPO

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,035 mi
Last recorded91,035 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 HPO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 91,035 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 87,460 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres close to limits

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust corroded in places & leaking

front brake hoses deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perishing

outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 83,062 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated

corrosion on all four coil springs

floors & outer sills corroding

front bushes worn on anti roll bar links

nearside front tyre on limits

offside rear tyre close to limits

Pass 20 Feb 2015 78,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

ball joint dustcvers deteriorating

brake hoses deteriorating

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded in places

front brake discs worn & corroded

front subframe heavily corroded

inner & outer sills corroded

offside rear tyre close to limits

Pass 26 Feb 2014 66,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on coil springs

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside floors corroding

Pass 15 May 2013 60,629 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 57,961 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 55,898 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 53,773 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 51,182 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 48,359 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,992 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 44,992 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 42,379 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 42,379 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 39,840 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 39,840 miles

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

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

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

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 HPO is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SD51 HPO, 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 HPO registered?

SD51 HPO is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SD51 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 HPO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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