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WN51 KFC

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,053 mi
Last recorded86,053 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 KFC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 86,053 miles

both front flexable brake hoses starting to crack from age

both rear tyres cracking in tread

front subframe starting to corrode

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Fail 20 Oct 2016 86,053 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

both front flexable brake hoses starting to crack from age

both rear tyres cracking in tread

front subframe starting to corrode

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,232 miles

all four fexible brake hoses staring to crack from age

all rear suspension parts starting to corrode

both rear tyres cracking in tread

front exhaust corroded slight blow from centre pipe

front sub frame starting to corrode

oil leak from engine and gear box

Fail 27 Oct 2015 83,232 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

all four fexible brake hoses staring to crack from age

all rear suspension parts starting to corrode

both rear tyres cracking in tread

front exhaust corroded slight blow from centre pipe

front sub frame starting to corrode

oil leak from engine and gear box

Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,945 miles

o/s/f brake hose cracking

o/s/r and n/s/r sills corroding

radiator surport panal damaged

slight exaust blow centre joint

Fail 10 Oct 2014 80,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front brake discs heavily corroded

o/s/f brake hose cracking

o/s/r and n/s/r sills corroding

radiator surport panal damaged

slight exaust blow centre joint

Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,432 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes greased

n/s/r sill has damage

Fail 24 Jul 2013 69,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight PAS leak on steering rack

Fail 16 Jul 2013 69,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight PAS leak on steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,224 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,266 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tow ball slightly blocking rear number plate

Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,302 miles

N/S/F tyre very close to limit

Fail 20 Jul 2010 57,302 miles

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)

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

N/S/F tyre very close to limit

N/S/R door check strap damaged

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 53,372 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,176 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,030 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 35,943 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 35,943 miles

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

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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WN51 KFC is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 WN51 KFC, 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 WN51 KFC registered?

WN51 KFC is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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