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PL51 JVY

2002 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,376 mi
Last recorded62,376 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Fiat Brava58,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 JVY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 62,376 miles

both front to rear brake pipes forming rust

front disc/s poor condiotion

leak from gearbox

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

o/s rear shock slight leak

oil leak

power steering pump noise possible on fluid

rear exhaust box poor condition

slight blow center exhasut join

Fail 14 Jul 2011 62,376 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front to rear brake pipes forming rust

front disc/s poor condiotion

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

o/s rear shock slight leak

oil leak

power steering pump noise possible on fluid

rear exhaust box poor condition

slight blow center exhasut join

Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock Absorber getting deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2010 58,054 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock Absorber getting deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2009 57,115 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 57,108 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 53,278 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 50,020 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 45,698 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 44,248 miles

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

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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PL51 JVY 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 70%.

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 PL51 JVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL51 JVY registered?

PL51 JVY is a 2002 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is PL51 JVY safe to buy?

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