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Y294 KFJ

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,937 mi
Last recorded71,937 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 KFJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2017 71,937 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Central Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front subframe corroded

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 62,716 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,972 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 43,847 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,453 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,268 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 23,738 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 21,778 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 21,772 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 19,826 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 2 Jul 2008 18,525 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 17,321 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2006 16,025 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 14,304 miles

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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Y294 KFJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y294 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 Y294 KFJ registered?

Y294 KFJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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