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WN51 AVV

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,912 mi
Last recorded104,912 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 AVV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 104,912 miles

Both front brake discs pitted/corroded.

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

Offside rear door outer handle broken.

Unable to open offside rear door.

Fail 17 Feb 2011 104,911 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Both front brake discs pitted/corroded.

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

Offside rear door outer handle broken.

Unable to open offside rear door.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 101,853 miles

Offside rear door will not open from outside.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 101,842 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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)

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

Offside rear door will not open from outside.

Pass 16 May 2008 93,600 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 93,600 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 73,996 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 73,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

2 litres oil added to engine [emission test]

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

front nearside inner drive shaft boot has minor leak [fluid]

Pass 15 Nov 2005 59,157 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 59,157 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WN51 AVV is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WN51 AVV, 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 WN51 AVV registered?

WN51 AVV is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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