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Y196 RKW

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

105,669 mi
Last recorded105,669 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 RKW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2014 105,669 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 95,816 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 95,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 85,763 miles

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

offside lower ball joint gaiter split.

Fail 13 Nov 2012 85,657 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside lower ball joint gaiter split.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 80,161 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Nov 2011 80,161 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,619 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 74,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 68,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 61,814 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 61,747 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 54,820 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

blanking plug missing from near side rear brake plate

Pass 27 Nov 2006 47,540 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 47,413 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 40,435 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 40,228 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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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Y196 RKW is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 Y196 RKW, 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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Y196 RKW is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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