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Y198 KFB

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,438 mi
Last recorded76,438 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 KFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 76,438 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 71,013 miles

CORROSION UNDER CAR VARIOUS

N/S/F SHOCK WEAPING

Pass 6 Aug 2008 63,590 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 63,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 May 2008 63,919 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 63,907 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 12 May 2007 55,986 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 42,188 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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Y198 KFB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y198 KFB, 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 Y198 KFB registered?

Y198 KFB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 August 2001.

Is Y198 KFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y198 KFB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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