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FA02 KBF

2002 Fiat Rapido

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,302 mi
Last recorded79,302 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Fiat Rapido53,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 KBF
MakeFiat
ModelRapido
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 79,302 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 76,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 73,982 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 73,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 69,240 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 64,937 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 64,929 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tow bar socket mount rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2019 64,772 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 61,539 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 61,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 51,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 51,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 48,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,404 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,396 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 42,396 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,704 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 38,198 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,502 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,114 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,028 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,681 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 15,377 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Rapido?

Based on 2,767 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
2,497
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Stop lamp not working 13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 13
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FA02 KBF is a 2002 Fiat Rapido in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Rapido models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 53,783 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Rapido fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA02 KBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Rapido typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Rapido is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FA02 KBF registered?

FA02 KBF is a 2002 Fiat Rapido, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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