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Fiat Brava

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,242 cc

Y285 KFJMOT history

Y285 KFJ is a grey petrol Fiat Brava first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 73,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2023
Mileage
73,765 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 KFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Brava
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 KFJ was last recorded at 73,765 miles on 12 Jan 2022, 1,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,684 miles · 16 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,081 miles
Average per year
3,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 73,765 miles
  • 2020 – 72,684 miles
  • 2019 – 67,247 miles
  • 2018 – 61,015 miles
  • 2017 – 56,900 miles
  • 2016 – 46,871 miles
  • 2015 – 43,839 miles
  • 2014 – 29,928 miles
  • 2013 – 27,074 miles
  • 2012 – 25,901 miles
  • 2011 – 25,006 miles
  • 2010 – 23,876 miles
  • 2009 – 22,648 miles
  • 2008 – 21,183 miles
  • 2007 – 18,746 miles
  • 2006 – 16,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,765 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust Corroded Slight BlowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,765 miles (+1,081)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,765 miles
    Test number
    647721042665
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Corroded Slight Blow
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass72,684 miles (+5,437)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,684 miles
    Test number
    844681730043
    • AdvisoryExhaust Corroded Slight Blow
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass67,247 miles (+6,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,247 miles
    Test number
    586740831679
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

  4. Pass61,015 miles (+4,115)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,015 miles
    Test number
    800004161437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,900 miles (+10,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,900 miles
    Test number
    971626232192
    • AdvisoryFront subframe showing signs of corrosion

  6. Pass46,871 miles (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,871 miles
    Test number
    687484981072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,839 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,839 miles
    Test number
    536740805109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail43,836 miles (+7)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,836 miles
    Test number
    635857295055
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Fail43,829 miles (+13,901)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,829 miles
    Test number
    436341865006
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust system has poor mounting

  10. Pass29,928 miles (+2,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    29,928 miles
    Test number
    259226154042
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass27,074 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,074 miles
    Test number
    239070513457
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAlltyres perishing on sidewalls
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber torn on ends

  12. Fail27,074 miles (+1,173)3 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,074 miles
    Test number
    687329703124
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAlltyres perishing on sidewalls
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber torn on ends

  13. Pass25,901 miles (+895)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,901 miles
    Test number
    767620512154
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses perishing
    • NoteBoth front lower arm ball joint dust covers perishing
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteFront subframe corroding
    • NoteMinor exhaust blow at joints
    • NoteOffside front door check strap pin broken
    • NoteOil leaks to gearbox

  14. Pass25,006 miles (+1,130)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,006 miles
    Test number
    137941811119
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll tyres starting to crack
    • NoteBody work damage
    • NoteDrivers electric window not working
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly smearing screen

  15. Pass23,876 miles (+1,228)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,876 miles
    Test number
    100992710179
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBody and paint work damage

  16. Pass22,648 miles (+1,465)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,648 miles
    Test number
    764873119123
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBody work damage
    • NoteMinor stone chips to windscreen

  17. Pass21,183 miles (+2,437)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,183 miles
    Test number
    941925218128
    • NoteHandbrake travel high/nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

  18. Pass18,746 miles (+2,425)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,746 miles
    Test number
    421526117164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteDamage on offside front wing and door and nearside bumper

  19. Pass16,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    16,321 miles
    Test number
    384307616118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail16,321 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,321 miles
    Test number
    830127816181
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDent on offside front wing

Questions about Y285 KFJ

Does Y285 KFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y285 KFJ expired on 11 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y285 KFJ?
The MOT on Y285 KFJ expired on 11 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y285 KFJ done?
Y285 KFJ was recorded at 73,765 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2022, an average of 3,656 miles a year.
Has Y285 KFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 KFJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on Y285 KFJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y285 KFJ find?
Y285 KFJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust corroded slight blow; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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