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WM51 HSD

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,323 mi
Last recorded92,323 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 HSD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 May 2016 92,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt >pressed into lower arm-type< (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SUBFRAME>beneath lower wishbone anchorage< (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed WITHIN A DEEP CUT (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front's & both rear's (3.6.B.4d)

EXHAUST ; middle section, supporting rubber broken & not supporting the unit

GEARBOX; oil leaks

Offside Front TYRE; side wall cut, area of rubber missing

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

PARKING BRAKE ; lever has unexpected side to side free movement

WHEEL BEARING; has slight roughness/noise when rotated< offside rear

WIPER BLADES; all 3 , poor working performance

Fail 27 May 2015 88,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 88,537 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 81,160 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 81,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2013 75,630 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 75,630 miles

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

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2012 71,305 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 71,305 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 65,021 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 65,021 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 59,810 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 54,231 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 47,464 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 41,425 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 35,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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WM51 HSD is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WM51 HSD, 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 WM51 HSD registered?

WM51 HSD is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is WM51 HSD safe to buy?

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