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PY51 JYC

2002 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,684 mi
Last recorded68,684 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Brava58,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 JYC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 68,684 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 68,684 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 63,796 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 63,796 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,078 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 60,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 56,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 50,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 50,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 45,057 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 45,057 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,454 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 33,213 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 28,117 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 28,117 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s front tyre scrubbing. tracking out?

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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PY51 JYC is a 2002 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PY51 JYC, 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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What year was PY51 JYC registered?

PY51 JYC is a 2002 Fiat Brava, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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