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WN51 HNJ

2001 Fiat Brava

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,943 mi
Last recorded102,943 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 HNJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 102,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2012 102,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 92,367 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 92,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 88,380 miles

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

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

nearside front headlamp cracked.

Fail 23 Dec 2010 88,302 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front headlamp cracked.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 84,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 84,727 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 69,229 miles

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

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

dampness on steering rack both sides

Fail 18 Sep 2009 69,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

dampness on steering rack both sides

Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,952 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2008 55,935 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

dampness around offside steering rack gaitor

rear coil springs corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 9 Sep 2008 55,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 43,716 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 43,716 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 39,428 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 HNJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HNJ, 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 HNJ registered?

WN51 HNJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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