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Y242 DCE

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,982 mi
Last recorded69,982 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 DCE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 69,982 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 69,938 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 57,263 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,132 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 6 Mar 2006 34,824 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 34,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside 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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Y242 DCE is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DCE, 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 DCE registered?

Y242 DCE is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y242 DCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y242 DCE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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