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SB51 EYA

2002 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

64,922 mi
Last recorded64,922 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Brava58,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 EYA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2017 64,922 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

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 to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking to wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2016 61,751 miles

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2016 61,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2015 58,984 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 55,833 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 52,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 48,689 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 48,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

anti rool bar links bushes deteriorating

front brakew pads low

o/s/r tyre nearing wear indicators

slight brake imbalence at rear foot brake

Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,092 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 45,028 miles

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

screw in nearside rear sidewall which is not repairable

Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,315 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 41,287 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 37,046 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,375 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 33,375 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 28,611 miles

ADVISE THE METAL BRAKE PIPES ALONG THE FLOOR UN DER THE CAR ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 28,611 miles

ADVISE THE METAL BRAKE PIPES ALONG THE FLOOR UN DER THE CAR ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 22,035 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 22,035 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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SB51 EYA is a 2002 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SB51 EYA, 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 SB51 EYA registered?

SB51 EYA is a 2002 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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