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CE51 YBU

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,800 mi
Last recorded90,800 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 YBU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,800 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 85,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R tyre inner side wall has crack's but not exposing cords..

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airbag light on!

Pass 22 Jun 2011 79,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 79,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 76,223 miles

Front brake pads look low.

Metal brake pipes going to o/s front and rear hoses are corroding.

O/s front seat belt webbing is starting to deteriorate.

Oil on engine & gearbox.

Slight leak from exhaust.

Fail 10 Sep 2010 76,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads look low.

Metal brake pipes going to o/s front and rear hoses are corroding.

O/s front seat belt webbing is starting to deteriorate.

Oil on engine & gearbox.

Slight leak from exhaust.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,097 miles

Brake pads are getting low.

Front brake hoses are perishing.

Noise from front of engine.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Slight leak from joint behind flexible section of exhaust.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 72,097 miles

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

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

Brake pads are getting low.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake hoses are perishing.

Noise from front of engine.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Slight leak from joint behind flexible section of exhaust.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 67,402 miles

Metal brake pipe going to rear starting to corrode.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limti.

O/s front seat belt webbing starting to deteriorate.

Fail 17 Sep 2008 67,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Metal brake pipe going to rear starting to corrode.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limti.

O/s front seat belt webbing starting to deteriorate.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 65,024 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 62,249 miles

Engine sump & oil filter corroding.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Some oil on gearbox.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 62,249 miles

Engine sump & oil filter corroding.

Some oil on gearbox.

Pass 30 Sep 2005 58,347 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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CE51 YBU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 63,317 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 CE51 YBU, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CE51 YBU registered?

CE51 YBU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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