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DE51 OCY

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,530 mi
Last recorded94,530 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 OCY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 94,530 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 94,517 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 81,825 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 64,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre very close to limit

n/s/r tyre wearin on outer edge

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

slight corrosion on subframe

Pass 20 Sep 2008 57,023 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 57,023 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 50,676 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 46,708 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 39,717 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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DE51 OCY is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE51 OCY, 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 DE51 OCY registered?

DE51 OCY is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is DE51 OCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 OCY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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