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Y242 CCE

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,821 mi
Last recorded81,821 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 CCE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 81,821 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 78,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 73,264 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 73,222 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 68,276 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 68,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 63,103 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 63,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,865 miles

centre brake pipe to rear corroded

nearside front antiroll bar rubber bush worn

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight play offside track rod

Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 45,036 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,009 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 33,906 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 28,122 miles

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

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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Y242 CCE is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y242 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 Y242 CCE registered?

Y242 CCE is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y242 CCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y242 CCE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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