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RL51 PKV

2002 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,323 mi
Last recorded102,323 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Brava58,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 PKV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 102,323 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 95,647 miles

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

FLOOR PRESCRIBED AREAS SLIGHTLY CORRODED NOT YET EXCESSIVE

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL END COVERS FITTED UNABLE CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

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

Oil leak

SLIGHT IMBALANCE FROM REAR SERVICE BRAKE APPICATION

Fail 21 Feb 2012 95,643 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

FLOOR PRESCRIBED AREAS SLIGHTLY CORRODED NOT YET EXCESSIVE

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL END COVERS FITTED UNABLE CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE FROM REAR SERVICE BRAKE APPICATION

Pass 26 Feb 2011 89,260 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 89,253 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 85,101 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 85,098 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 69,122 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 62,409 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 62,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 55,462 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 43,437 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 43,437 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RL51 PKV is a 2002 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RL51 PKV, 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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RL51 PKV is a 2002 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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