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AK51 KLS

2001 Fiat Brava 80 S

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

80,304 mi
Last recorded80,304 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava 80 S63,527 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 KLS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 S
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2011 80,304 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front lower ball joint rubber boots split

front brake discs corroded

slight noise from o/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 78,009 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet release broken

both front lower ball joint rubber boots split

hard to check condition of brake pipes above front subframe

n/s/front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not showing inner cord

Fail 24 Sep 2010 78,005 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front lower ball joint rubber boots split

n/s/front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not showing inner cord

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,031 miles

both main brake pipes slightly corroded

front subframe very rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2009 76,023 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both main brake pipes slightly corroded

front subframe very rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2008 72,957 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

bonnet release handle missing have to use pliers

Fail 5 Sep 2008 72,957 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

bonnet release handle missing have to use pliers

Pass 28 Sep 2007 69,599 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 69,592 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 63,858 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 63,829 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 80 S?

Based on 1,453 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,505
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 251
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 97
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 80
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
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AK51 KLS is a 2001 Fiat Brava 80 S in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava 80 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 63,527 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 80 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 251 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK51 KLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 80 S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Brava 80 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK51 KLS is a 2001 Fiat Brava 80 S, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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