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WP51 KOD

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,972 mi
Last recorded102,972 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 KOD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 102,972 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake warning light showing

centre stop light disconnected

bonnet safty catch inop-

Fail 2 Mar 2012 102,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake warning light showing

centre stop light disconnected

bonnet safty catch inop-

Pass 8 Mar 2011 94,050 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 94,050 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 93,864 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s inner c/v boot leaking

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 18 Feb 2010 86,405 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 78,444 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 71,052 miles

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

REAR COIL SPRINGS VERY RUSTY

Fail 19 Feb 2008 71,052 miles

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

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

OIL FILTER LEAKING, NO OIL IN ENGINE

REAR COIL SPRINGS VERY RUSTY

Fail 9 Feb 2007 63,618 miles

ADVISE, REAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 63,618 miles

ADVISE, REAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 51,446 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 51,446 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

oil leak

N/S FOG LIGHT BROKEN,REAR EXHAUST WEAK,

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 KOD is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KOD, 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 KOD registered?

WP51 KOD is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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