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KS51 LWE

2002 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,144 mi
Last recorded81,144 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Brava58,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 LWE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 81,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Oct 2013 80,968 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2012 74,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust deteriorated and rusty

small cuts on n/s front tyre not exposing ply or cords

Fail 25 Jul 2012 74,673 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust deteriorated and rusty

small cuts on n/s front tyre not exposing ply or cords

Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,826 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tail/fog lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2010 66,462 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 63,056 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,879 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2009 60,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2008 56,125 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 54,927 miles

advise notes ref test number- 372846856348

Fail 22 Dec 2006 54,927 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust section,rubber hanger, in poor condition.

minimum clearance between nearside front tyre and bumper.

nearside front anti roll bar link bushes slightly perished.

Pass 9 Jan 2006 46,443 miles

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

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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KS51 LWE is a 2002 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 58,275 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KS51 LWE, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KS51 LWE registered?

KS51 LWE is a 2002 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is KS51 LWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS51 LWE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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