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X514 JKU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,263 mi
Last recorded94,263 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX514 JKU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 94,263 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

travel in handbrake

Pass 8 Jul 2011 79,676 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 79,676 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 63,939 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 63,939 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,004 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 58,004 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 50,824 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 43,920 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 43,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,420 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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X514 JKU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 X514 JKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X514 JKU registered?

X514 JKU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X514 JKU safe to buy?

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