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WN51 LUF

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,001 mi
Last recorded74,001 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 74,001 miles

co passed on limit-exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

exhaust flexi deteriated

front to rear brake pipes corroded-x2 rear coil springs corroded and weak

inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r jacking points corroded and weak-all floor areas corroded

service and parking brake passed on limits-fuel pipes corroded

under vehicle various araes of corrosion

welding covered by substance unable to check properly

x2 front balljoint boots deteriated-rack play-

x2 front coil springs corroded

x2 inner and x2 outer sills corroded and weak rear and front brakes slightly juddering

Fail 23 Jan 2016 74,001 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

co passed on limit-exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

exhaust flexi deteriated

front to rear brake pipes corroded-x2 rear coil springs corroded and weak

n/s/r and o/s/r jacking points corroded and weak-all floor areas corroded

service and parking brake passed on limits-fuel pipes corroded

under vehicle various araes of corrosion

x2 front balljoint boots deteriated-rack play-

x2 front coil springs corroded

x2 inner and x2 outer sills corroded and weak rear and front brakes slightly juddering

Pass 12 Sep 2014 68,268 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,210 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 63,210 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,041 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 48,041 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,929 miles

brake discs correded

Fail 29 Sep 2010 43,924 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake discs correded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,684 miles

n/s/r door does not open from the outside

Fail 16 Sep 2009 42,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r door does not open from the outside

Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,811 miles

n/s/r door doesn't open from the outside

Fail 11 Sep 2008 35,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r door doesn't open from the outside

Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,203 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 22,032 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 22,032 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 LUF is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LUF, 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 LUF registered?

WN51 LUF is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is WN51 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN51 LUF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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