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X524 JKU

2001 Fiat Brava

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,327 mi
Last recorded89,327 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX524 JKU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,327 miles

brake pipes cleand and greased

Pass 12 Jan 2015 81,885 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 81,885 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 70,575 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 70,575 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 61,370 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 61,370 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,526 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 4 Feb 2011 57,540 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,125 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 50,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

slight marks on windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2008 45,742 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 41,818 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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X524 JKU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X524 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

How do I check the history of X524 JKU?

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What year was X524 JKU registered?

X524 JKU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X524 JKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X524 JKU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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