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Y246 KFJ

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,002 mi
Last recorded89,002 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 KFJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 89,002 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 88,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 82,214 miles

Most brake pipes surface corrosion

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

Power steering pipes to rack surface corrosion,Slight play offside steering rack inner knuckle joint

Precribed and none prescribed areas surface corrosion

Rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2012 82,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Most brake pipes surface corrosion

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

Power steering pipes to rack surface corrosion,Slight play offside steering rack inner knuckle joint

Precribed and none prescribed areas surface corrosion

Rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,586 miles

corrosion in prescribed areas. nearside front wheel bearings slight roughness most brake pipes showing rust. pipe's heavily greased. slight cracking both front brake flex hose rubber

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 70,585 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion in prescribed areas. nearside front wheel bearings slight roughness most brake pipes showing rust. pipe's heavily greased. slight cracking both front brake flex hose rubber

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,139 miles

Nearside front , both front to rear front sections at front and nearside rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside/offside rear springs and mounting areas surface corrosion

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Surface corrosion front and rear floors ,Power steering pipes surface corrosion , Engine oil leak , offside front coil spring corroded .

Surface cracks nearside/offside front brake hoses.Nearside front ball jointdust cover cracking.

Fail 25 Oct 2010 62,138 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Nearside front , both front to rear front sections at front and nearside rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside/offside rear springs and mounting areas surface corrosion

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Surface corrosion front and rear floors ,Power steering pipes surface corrosion , Engine oil leak , offside front coil spring corroded .

Surface cracks nearside/offside front brake hoses , Nearside/offside front ball joint dust covers cracking ,Corrosion front brake disc's

Fail 23 Jun 2009 58,598 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floors showing corrosion. front subframe heavily corroded ball joint gaitor cracking. nearside front tyre wall scuffed

oil below maximum level. both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured brake pipes showing corrosion and heavily greased. front brake flex hose rubber slight cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2009 58,598 miles

floors showing corrosion. front subframe heavily corroded ball joint gaitor cracking. nearside front tyre wall scuffed

oil below maximum level. both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured brake pipes showing corrosion and heavily greased. front brake flex hose rubber slight cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,023 miles

slight dampness power steering / pump areas. rear amber indicator bulbs slightly discoloured. front wiper bades slight smearing. brake pipes corroding. front subframe heavily corroded.

Fail 16 Jun 2008 52,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight dampness power steering / pump areas. rear amber indicator bulbs slightly discoloured. front wiper bades slight smearing. brake pipes corroding. front subframe heavily corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 46,225 miles

rear wiper blade split. rear indicators starting to discolour. front brake discs corroded. most other brake pipes showing rust and heavily greased. front subframe corroding.

Fail 19 Jun 2007 46,225 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade split. rear indicators starting to discolour. front brake discs corroded . most other brake pipes showing corrosion and heavily greased. front subframe corroding.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,852 miles

oil below max level. rear wiper blade split. both rear indicator bulbs fading. exhaust back box heavily corroded poor condition. corrosion to offside and nearside front brake discs.

oil leaks oil filter area. both rear tyres low pressure. both rear tyre edges wearing. nearside rear tyre nails in tread.

Fail 19 Jun 2006 38,852 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

oil below max level rear wiper and nearside front split. both rear indicator bulbs fading. exhaust back box heavily corroded poor condition. corrosion both front brake discs.

oil leaks oil filter area. both rear tyres low pressure. edges worn and cracking. nearside rear tyre nails in tread .

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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Y246 KFJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y246 KFJ, 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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Y246 KFJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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