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SH51 FDY

2001 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,009 mi
Last recorded65,009 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 FDY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,009 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heavy corrosion at n/s of front subframe but no holes

Fail 4 Feb 2011 65,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heavy corrosion at n/s of front subframe but no holes

Pass 1 Feb 2010 58,025 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine sump in poor condition

front to rear front section brake pipes slight corroison

nearside front tyre side wall slight damage

offside front wiper blade torn

offside rear shocker leaking

oil leak at engine

possible oil leak at power steering system

power steering pipes in very poor condition

slight exhaust leak at front pipe

Fail 29 Jan 2010 58,024 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine sump in poor condition

front to rear front section brake pipes slight corroison

nearside front tyre side wall slight damage

offside front wiper blade torn

offside rear shocker leaking

oil leak at engine

possible oil leak at power steering system

power steering pipes in very poor condition

slight exhaust leak at front pipe

Pass 29 Jan 2009 54,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gaiter slit on o/s/bottom ball joint

Fail 29 Jan 2009 54,756 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gaiter slit on o/s/bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,952 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 48,952 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 41,410 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 41,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 34,611 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 34,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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SH51 FDY is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 63,412 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 Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH51 FDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SH51 FDY registered?

SH51 FDY is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is SH51 FDY safe to buy?

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