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SW51 HFF

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,320 mi
Last recorded74,320 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 HFF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 74,320 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 74,320 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jan 2009 74,316 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2007 61,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 50,343 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 50,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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SW51 HFF is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SW51 HFF, 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 SW51 HFF registered?

SW51 HFF is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is SW51 HFF safe to buy?

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