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YX51 LFJ

2002 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,566 mi
Last recorded70,566 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Fiat Brava58,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 LFJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 70,566 miles

exh packed with filler to stop blow (this will not last)

hight level brake light not working

o/s/r wheel has slight buckle

some metal brake pipes corroding

some oil on power steering pump b ut no leak found

some wear/movement in wishbone bushes

vehicle has oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2011 70,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

hight level brake light not working

o/s/r wheel has slight buckle

some metal brake pipes corroding

some oil on power steering pump b ut no leak found

some wear/movement in wishbone bushes

vehicle has oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,070 miles

slight leak from power steering pump.

Fail 13 Jan 2010 60,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

slight leak from power steering pump.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 52,976 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 44,380 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 36,806 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 30,333 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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YX51 LFJ is a 2002 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX51 LFJ, 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 YX51 LFJ registered?

YX51 LFJ is a 2002 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is YX51 LFJ safe to buy?

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