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Y143 KVY

2001 Fiat Brava 80 SX

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,751 mi
Last recorded85,751 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava 80 SX59,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 KVY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 SX
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 85,751 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs corroded/worn

front brake pads wearing thin

main brake pipe to rear valve developing corrosion in places

Fail 21 Jun 2011 85,684 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs corroded/worn

front brake pads wearing thin

main brake pipe to rear valve developing corrosion in places

Pass 25 Jun 2010 74,675 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn on edges

main brake pipe to rear developing corrosion in places

n/s front shocker damp

n/s rear tyre wearing low on edges/nearing limits in places in centre

o/s and n/s front lower ball joints boots split

o/s handbrake slightly low effort

o/s wiper blade split at ends

small hole in rear exhaust box

Fail 25 Jun 2010 74,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded/worn on edges

main brake pipe to rear developing corrosion in places

n/s front shocker damp

n/s rear tyre wearing low on edges/nearing limits in places in centre

o/s and n/s front lower ball joints boots split

o/s handbrake slightly low effort

o/s wiper blade split at ends

small hole in rear exhaust box

Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,820 miles

front brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 16 Jun 2009 64,820 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2008 57,816 miles

front brake discs corroded on edges

o/s front shocker getting weak

o/s rear tyre bald on inner edge/just in limits

other rear metal brake pipes developing corrosion in places

Fail 9 Jul 2008 57,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded on edges

o/s front shocker getting weak

o/s rear tyre bald on inner edge/just in limits

other rear metal brake pipes developing corrosion in places

Pass 12 Jul 2007 50,157 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 48,275 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 40,922 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 40,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

slight twist on offside front flexi hose to caliper

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 80 SX?

Based on 7,650 MOT tests across 1,534 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,658
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,357
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 837
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 538
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 429
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 366
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Y143 KVY is a 2001 Fiat Brava 80 SX in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava 80 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 59,255 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 80 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y143 KVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 80 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Brava 80 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y143 KVY is a 2001 Fiat Brava 80 SX, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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