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WP51 JGX

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,483 mi
Last recorded43,483 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 JGX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 43,483 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 43,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 37,576 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 37,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,602 miles

both front coyle springs corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust front pipe corroded and starting to blow at joine

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

near side rear spring corroded

sump corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2009 24,274 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding in retainers.

front brake pads worn low.

front discs corroded/lipped.

Fail 23 Jan 2009 24,274 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroding in retainers.

front brake pads worn low.

front discs corroded/lipped.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 15,258 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 15,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

air bag warning lamp illuminated.

both front tyres close to 1.6mm.

moisture ingress near-side rear lamps.

rear wiper torn.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 11,280 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 11,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 7,973 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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WP51 JGX is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WP51 JGX, 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 WP51 JGX registered?

WP51 JGX is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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