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WN51 BSO

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,119 mi
Last recorded52,119 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 BSO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 52,119 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perishing

corrosion to front subframe and rear coil springs

position lights only work with ignition on

Fail 27 Aug 2016 52,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perishing

corrosion to front subframe and rear coil springs

position lights only work with ignition on

Pass 15 Aug 2015 49,023 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded and previously repaired with paste

offside rear tyre in poor condition - cracking

parking light switch hard to apply

Fail 15 Aug 2015 49,023 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded and previously repaired with paste

offside rear tyre in poor condition - cracking

parking light switch hard to apply

Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,148 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 45,148 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,909 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 42,908 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,912 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 41,912 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 38,827 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 35,174 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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WN51 BSO is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BSO, 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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WN51 BSO is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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