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CE51 VHY

2001 Fiat Bravo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,672 mi
Last recorded153,672 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 VHY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 153,672 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2014 153,672 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 145,767 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 145,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 140,397 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 140,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 135,017 miles

nearside beam pattern requires attention soon

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2011 135,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 109,087 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 96,613 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 96,605 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 83,405 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 110,527 miles

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

Rear o/s position lamp - 1 of the 3 bulbs is not working.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 67,106 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 67,106 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 49,814 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 39,506 miles

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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CE51 VHY is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 63,412 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 CE51 VHY, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CE51 VHY registered?

CE51 VHY is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is CE51 VHY safe to buy?

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