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AK51 CVA

2001 Fiat Brava 100 SX

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,552 mi
Last recorded105,552 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava 100 SX62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 CVA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 100 SX
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 105,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 105,439 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 101,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 101,566 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 97,340 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 78,136 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 77,431 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,668 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 52,097 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,804 miles

front brake balance 19% max 25%

Fail 7 Apr 2008 40,803 miles

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

front brake balance 19% max 25%

Pass 12 Apr 2007 33,878 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 25,996 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 100 SX?

Based on 1,911 MOT tests across 383 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
8,179
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
383
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 226
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 217
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 128
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 114
Registration plate lamp not working 98
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AK51 CVA is a 2001 Fiat Brava 100 SX in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava 100 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 62,778 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 100 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK51 CVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 100 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Brava 100 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK51 CVA registered?

AK51 CVA is a 2001 Fiat Brava 100 SX, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is AK51 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 CVA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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