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Y279 KFJ

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,743 mi
Last recorded77,743 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 KFJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 77,743 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

frotn subframe corroding

hi rise stoplight inop

nsf tyre wearing on edges

battery loose

Fail 14 Jan 2021 77,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os centre floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os outer sill- rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery loose

engine covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

frotn subframe corroding

hi rise stoplight inop

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2019 74,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer sills holed/corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2019 74,339 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release lever (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer sills holed/corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,545 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed/corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill holed/corroded

Rear coil springs corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2018 69,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed/corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill holed/corroded

Rear coil springs corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2017 64,787 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded/holed

Pass 25 Sep 2015 62,693 miles

Nearside Front inner/outer shoulder wear

Fail 14 Sep 2015 62,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front inner/outer shoulder wear

Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,897 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear outer sill holed/corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 56,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 53,778 miles

nearside outer sill holed thru corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,039 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,126 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 47,126 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 43,283 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,283 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 38,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,319 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,612 miles

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

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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Y279 KFJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y279 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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What year was Y279 KFJ registered?

Y279 KFJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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