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DN51 GSU

2002 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,378 mi
Last recorded92,378 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Brava58,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 GSU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 92,378 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,134 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and worn

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side rear tyre perished and cracked

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 87,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces

Both front flexible brake hoses badly deteriorated. Whilst not quite bad enough to fail, would advise replacement as soon as possible.

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 80,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn inner face

front pads low

Pass 12 Feb 2010 64,910 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 59,007 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 53,342 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 45,975 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 37,099 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 37,099 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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DN51 GSU is a 2002 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 58,275 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 DN51 GSU, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DN51 GSU is a 2002 Fiat Brava, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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