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WP51 KUY

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,575 mi
Last recorded63,575 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,575 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 63,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,984 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 59,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,849 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 56,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 52,400 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 48,101 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 48,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 45,054 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 45,054 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 41,309 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Jan 2007 41,309 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Mar 2006 34,611 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 KUY is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KUY, 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 KUY registered?

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

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