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Y197 CCE

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,318 mi
Last recorded134,318 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 CCE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 134,318 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 132,842 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 132,842 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 131,848 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 131,848 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 126,686 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r reflectot fitted into bumper bar missing

Fail 26 Feb 2009 126,686 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2008 113,021 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 101,245 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 100,928 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 87,100 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 74,677 miles
Fail 9 May 2005 74,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Y197 CCE is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y197 CCE, 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 Y197 CCE registered?

Y197 CCE is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y197 CCE safe to buy?

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