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X749 CEX

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

126,669 mi
Last recorded126,669 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX749 CEX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2014 126,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2013 108,309 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 108,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 88,618 miles

Front brake discs heavily lipped

Heavy surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2011 88,618 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake discs heavily lipped

Heavy surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 82,030 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 82,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 76,778 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 76,778 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2009 69,355 miles

o/s/f beat belt very sensitive 3x stonechips to n/s windscreen 1x very large under 40mm

Fail 7 Jan 2009 69,355 miles

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

1,O/S/F SEATBELT INERTIA REAL VERY SENSITIVE. 2.3x STONECHIPS TO N/S OF WINDSCREEN. 1xVERY LARGE. UNDER 40mm.

Fail 5 Jan 2009 69,351 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

1,O/S/F SEATBELT INERTIA REAL VERY SENSITIVE. 2.3x STONECHIPS TO N/S OF WINDSCREEN. 1xVERY LARGE. UNDER 40mm.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 62,172 miles

1.N/S/REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD:

Fail 22 Jan 2008 62,172 miles

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

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

1.N/S/REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD:

Pass 29 Jan 2007 56,162 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 56,162 miles

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

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

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

1.crack in windscreen(outside zone) †2.both front discs pitting and corroded. †3.o/s/rear b/pipe to flew starting to pit

Pass 24 Jan 2006 49,489 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 49,489 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X749 CEX is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 X749 CEX, 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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X749 CEX is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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