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WN51 JVY

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,435 mi
Last recorded72,435 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 72,435 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 72,435 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,531 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 66,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet stay missing

drivers door wind catch not connected

front brake disc's very corroded

o/s/r brake pipe,corrosion

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2012 66,843 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet stay missing

drivers door wind catch not connected

front brake disc's very corroded

o/s/r brake pipe,corrosion

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 63,884 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 63,875 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 61,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside wiper split

Pass 5 Dec 2008 56,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front wiper split

Fail 5 Dec 2008 56,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front wiper split

Pass 15 Oct 2007 47,445 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,268 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 31,320 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 JVY is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JVY, 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 JVY registered?

WN51 JVY is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WN51 JVY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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