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WP51 KFJ

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,000 mi
Last recorded66,000 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 KFJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 66,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2012 66,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2011 59,372 miles

both front brake discs corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 52,768 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 52,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 48,067 miles

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

slight sidewall damage to o/s/r and n/s/f tyres

Pass 12 Jan 2008 44,836 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 12 Jan 2008 44,836 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2007 41,215 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 36,368 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 36,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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WP51 KFJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WP51 KFJ, 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 WP51 KFJ registered?

WP51 KFJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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