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WN51 JVU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

102,155 mi
Last recorded102,155 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 JVU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 102,155 miles

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

unable to check o/s rear seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2008 102,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to check o/s rear seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2008 102,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 80,805 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 80,805 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 64,837 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 64,837 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 JVU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 JVU, 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 JVU registered?

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

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