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SM51 BAV

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,203 mi
Last recorded54,203 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 BAV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 54,203 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perrish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 6 Nov 2014 51,243 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,481 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 47,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 44,302 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 44,302 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,884 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,847 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,669 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge slight wear

Fail 28 Sep 2009 38,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre outer edge slight wear

Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,178 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,084 miles

STRONG ADVISORY. O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,628 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 28,628 miles

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

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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SM51 BAV is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM51 BAV, 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 SM51 BAV registered?

SM51 BAV is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is SM51 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 BAV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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