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YF51 FYS

2002 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,890 mi
Last recorded75,890 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Fiat Bravo62,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 FYS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,890 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 88,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

signs of scuffing on offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2011 88,325 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 88,324 miles

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust mounts deteriorating

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

o/s cv gaiter deteriorating

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom ball joint gaiters split

rear subframe bushes deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2010 84,980 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 82,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight fluid leak from n/s/r shock absorber

Fail 3 Sep 2009 82,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake lever nearing end of travel

slight fluid leak from n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 24 Sep 2008 80,949 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 80,949 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both front bottom ball joint gaitors split

front anti roll bar links wearing

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2007 71,029 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 71,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise hand brake lever security, movement felt

Drivers wiper worn

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 15 Jul 2006 59,318 miles

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

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

advise nail in tread n/s/r and o/s/n

advise slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

advise slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Fail 11 Jul 2006 59,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

advise nail in tread n/s/rear advise screw in tread o/s/r

advise slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

advise slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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YF51 FYS is a 2002 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 62,059 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 Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF51 FYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF51 FYS registered?

YF51 FYS is a 2002 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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