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T685 KVU

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,604 mi
Last recorded109,604 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT685 KVU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,604 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 109,604 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 105,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hanger fractured system adequately suported

Fail 12 Jan 2012 105,470 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hanger fractured system adequately suported

Pass 18 Jan 2011 100,798 miles

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

front discs unevenly worn on edges

Fail 17 Jan 2011 100,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front discs unevenly worn on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2009 93,938 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 83,300 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2008 83,300 miles

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2008 72,049 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 59,993 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 59,993 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 47,612 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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T685 KVU is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 68,731 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T685 KVU, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T685 KVU registered?

T685 KVU is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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