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YL51 JCV

2002 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,627 mi
Last recorded75,627 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Fiat Brava58,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 JCV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,627 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 52,085 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

advise front heavily corroded

advise noise from cam belt area

Fail 22 Jan 2011 52,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

advise front heavily corroded

advise noise from cam belt area

Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,283 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 34,996 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 29,198 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 24,012 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 19,789 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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YL51 JCV is a 2002 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YL51 JCV, 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 YL51 JCV registered?

YL51 JCV is a 2002 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 January 2002.

Is YL51 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 JCV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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