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Y949 KDN

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,335 mi
Last recorded83,335 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 KDN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2013 83,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

unable to check brake pipes due to grease

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,149 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 71,426 miles

unable to check front and rear brake pipes due to oil and grease

Pass 7 Apr 2010 64,202 miles

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

oil on brake pipes

Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,932 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 57,932 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,328 miles

various covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,849 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Apr 2006 38,680 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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Y949 KDN is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y949 KDN, 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 Y949 KDN registered?

Y949 KDN is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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