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Y285 CCE

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,992 mi
Last recorded97,992 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 CCE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 97,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 93,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 93,875 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 89,230 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 85,369 miles

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

Centre brake lamp damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 76,104 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 76,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 67,578 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 67,578 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,332 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar bushes splitting

Fail 17 Jul 2007 58,332 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

both front anti roll bar link arm bushes splitting

Pass 20 May 2006 50,672 miles

both front drop link arm bushes split

stone chip in swept area

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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Y285 CCE is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y285 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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Y285 CCE is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y285 CCE shows 12 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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