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WN51 LCF

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

60,226 mi
Last recorded60,226 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 LCF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 60,226 miles

rear coil springs corroded

slight distortion/fluctuation on rear brakes

Fail 23 Oct 2012 60,180 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear coil springs corroded

slight distortion/fluctuation on rear brakes

Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,081 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

centre stop light partially working

front brake flexis slight cracking

main mbrake pipe-front section developing corrosion

o/s and n/s ball joint boots split/slight play in ball joints

o/s front tyre worn-nearing wear indicators

o/s rear floor developing corrosion/weak around drain holes

rear indicators pale

wiper blades split at ends

Fail 26 Oct 2011 53,079 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

centre stop light partially working

front brake flexis slight cracking

main mbrake pipe-front section developing corrosion

o/s and n/s ball joint boots split/slight play in ball joints

o/s front tyre worn-nearing wear indicators

o/s rear floor developing corrosion/weak around drain holes

rear indicators pale

wiper blades split at ends

Fail 10 Oct 2011 52,937 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s headlight slightly loose

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

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

centre stop light partially not working

engine coolant leaking

front wiper blades split at ends

n/s front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush bolt too long-touching antiroll mounting bush

o/s and n/s ball joint boots split

o/s and n/s front brake flexis slight deterioration/cracking

o/s front tyre worn-nearing wear indicators

o/s rear floor around drain holes developing corrosion/weak in places

o/s rear foot and parking brake slightly low effort

rear coilo springs corroded

rear indicators pale

slight wear/play in o/s and n/s lower ball joints

Pass 20 Oct 2010 47,939 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Oct 2010 47,939 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Oct 2009 44,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,181 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,763 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 40,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 37,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,996 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 29,521 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,521 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 LCF is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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

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