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VK51 ONM

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

96,471 mi
Last recorded96,471 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 ONM
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2010 96,471 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Bonnet release faulty.

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

Unable to test emissions due to exhaust broken.

Wiper paring mechanism faulty.

Off side front brake disc badly corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 92,905 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres wearin g on edges

both rear tyres wearing outside edge

Fail 2 Sep 2009 92,904 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres wearin g on edges

both rear tyres wearing outside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2008 86,475 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 22 Sep 2008 86,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 21 Sep 2007 68,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 68,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,114 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 50,114 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 22 Sep 2005 37,095 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 37,095 miles

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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VK51 ONM is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 VK51 ONM, 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 VK51 ONM registered?

VK51 ONM is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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