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PN51 KTE

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,754 mi
Last recorded43,754 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 KTE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 43,754 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread

brake pipes starting to corrode

subframe starting to corrode

Pass 2 Aug 2016 33,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

some suspension components corroded (slight)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,334 miles

both rear tyres cracked

front subframe corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2015 31,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracked

front subframe corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,657 miles

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

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

corrosion on exhaust back box

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2013 264,546 miles

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

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyre treads starting to crack

offside rear sill damaged

slight movement in offside front seat base

Fail 31 Jul 2013 26,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyre treads starting to crack

offside rear sill damaged

slight movement in offside front seat base

Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,360 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 21,857 miles

Misting of oil on power steering rack

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre scuffed outer edge

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,857 miles

Misting of oil on power steering rack

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre scuffed outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2010 20,117 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 18,082 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r tyre cracking but not to cords or plys

Fail 20 Aug 2009 18,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre cracking but not to cords or plys

Pass 7 Aug 2008 15,751 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly low on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2007 14,006 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,799 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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PN51 KTE is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 PN51 KTE, 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 PN51 KTE registered?

PN51 KTE is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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