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VU51 MVA

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,268 mi
Last recorded63,268 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 MVA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 63,268 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

slight corrosion front brake discs inner surfaces

Fail 28 Jul 2016 63,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak from gearbox

slight corrosion front brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 27 Jul 2015 60,454 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front anti roll bar bushes perished

both rear coil springs corroding

gearbox leaking oil

scratch to windscreen

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

Pass 4 Aug 2014 57,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust rubbers deteriourated

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,565 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak - gearbox

Fail 31 Jul 2013 54,565 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leak - gearbox

Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,725 miles

both front lower ball joint gaiters perished

few marks on windscreen none to excess

washers could do with adjustment

Fail 24 Jul 2012 51,724 miles

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

both front lower ball joint gaiters perished

few marks on windscreen none to excess

washers could do with adjustment

Pass 4 Aug 2011 48,858 miles

off side front brake hose perishing

off side front cv gator appears damp with no leaks visible

Fail 4 Aug 2011 48,858 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

off side front brake hose perishing

off side front cv gator appears damp with no leaks visible

Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,704 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,210 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust rubber mounting not fitted correctly

Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,388 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 39,388 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 34,540 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,915 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 21,545 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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VU51 MVA is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VU51 MVA, 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 VU51 MVA registered?

VU51 MVA is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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