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CX51 ZCU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,963 mi
Last recorded118,963 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 ZCU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 118,963 miles

Front chassis slightly corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre has slight lump on inner tyre.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear chassis slightly corroded.

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure resulting in slight rattling noise.

slight leak of exhaust gases.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 118,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front chassis slightly corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre has slight lump on inner tyre.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak.

Rear chassis slightly corroded.

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure resulting in slight rattling noise.

slight leak of exhaust gases.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 111,113 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 111,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 102,772 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 102,772 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2008 92,969 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 80,553 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 80,553 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 67,251 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 67,251 miles

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

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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CX51 ZCU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CX51 ZCU, 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 CX51 ZCU registered?

CX51 ZCU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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