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WN51 LDY

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

116,214 mi
Last recorded116,214 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 116,214 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 116,192 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 115,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2015 115,283 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2014 111,425 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 108,877 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaking,dripping top floor,HAZZARDOUS for other road users!!!

nearside front,front to rear & rear brake pipes all becoming rusty

offside rear shock-absorber damp/weeping oil

Pass 16 Feb 2012 105,109 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front,front to rear & rear brake pipes becoming very rusty!

front & rear subframes rusty

heavy engine oil leak,HAZZARDOUS for other road users!!!

play rear subframe bushes offside

Fail 16 Feb 2012 105,099 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front,front to rear & rear brake pipes becoming very rusty!

front & rear subframes rusty

heavy engine oil leak,HAZZARDOUS for other road users!!!

play rear subframe bushes offside

Fail 23 Feb 2011 103,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes front & rear becoming rusty

front subframe becoming VERY rusty!!!

front tyres wearing low

rear shock-absorbers damp

slight leak exhaust flexi pipe

slight weep steering pump

Pass 23 Feb 2011 103,233 miles

brake pipes front & rear becoming rusty

front subframe becoming VERY rusty!!!

front tyres wearing low

rear shock-absorbers damp

slight leak exhaust flexi pipe

slight weep steering pump

Pass 18 Feb 2010 101,266 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

high level stop lamp has bulbs inoprative

rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2010 101,266 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

high level stop lamp has bulbs inoprative

rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2009 99,844 miles

bonnet safty catch not workinn

Fail 22 Jan 2009 99,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bonnet safty catch not workinn

Pass 26 Feb 2008 84,271 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 84,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 69,367 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 69,363 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust heat shield broken

washers not hitting screen

Fail 21 Dec 2006 68,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LDY is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LDY, 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 LDY registered?

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

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