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RK51 FYD

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,290 mi
Last recorded95,290 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 FYD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,290 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

under vehicle oil mist around the engine

Pass 23 Apr 2016 92,792 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

under vehicle oil mist around the engine

Fail 23 Apr 2016 92,792 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

under vehicle oil mist around the engine

Fail 7 Aug 2015 91,792 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 91,792 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 88,581 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 88,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 81,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

rear bumper damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2013 81,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2012 75,684 miles

Off side rear wheel is slighty distorted.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper is damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2012 75,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Off side rear wheel is slighty distorted.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper is damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,371 miles

High brake level not working

Nearside and offside indecater repeater slightly dim

Fail 26 Jul 2011 69,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

High brake level not working

Nearside and offside indecater repeater slightly dim

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,712 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 65,712 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 56,570 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,048 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 43,788 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 41,209 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 31,526 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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RK51 FYD is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RK51 FYD, 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 RK51 FYD registered?

RK51 FYD is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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