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CU51 DCM

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,637 mi
Last recorded70,637 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 DCM
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,637 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front wipers split but still effective

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2012 70,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front wipers split but still effective

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread gone on edges

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,257 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,310 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 64,074 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2009 64,060 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front and rear subframes corroded

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 60,671 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 60,033 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 56,818 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 53,537 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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CU51 DCM is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 CU51 DCM, 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 CU51 DCM registered?

CU51 DCM is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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