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Y256 DCE

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,894 mi
Last recorded33,894 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY256 DCE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 33,894 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 33,894 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

advise handbrake adjustment

corrosion to exhaust

front brake discs worn & corroding

noise from belt area

some centre stop light bulbs inop

Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,736 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

osf brake hose perished

some centre stop light bulbs inop

split & blow from front exhaust joint

Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,316 miles

o/s/f shocker damp

Fail 13 Jun 2009 29,292 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f shocker damp

Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,269 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 26,269 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsf brake disc corroded

oil seepage at pas rack

Pass 15 Jun 2007 23,000 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

ns front wiper blade splitting

Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,435 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 19,433 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y256 DCE is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y256 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 Y256 DCE registered?

Y256 DCE is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 August 2001.

Is Y256 DCE safe to buy?

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