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Y385 CEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,654 mi
Last recorded80,654 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 CEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 80,654 miles

emissions test only just passed

exhaust has slight blow, rear mount broken

front end has accident damage

general light corrosion to chassis and underbody

offside rear shock has slight loss of oil

screen has slight damage

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Oct 2011 80,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions test only just passed

exhaust has slight blow, rear mount broken

front end has accident damage

general light corrosion to chassis and underbody

offside rear shock has slight loss of oil

screen has slight damage

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,159 miles

exhaust has slight blow

nearside rear tyre close to / on wear limit

offside front flexi hose perishing

offside rear tyre sidewall showing signs of being run under inflated

screen has minor damage

Fail 21 Sep 2010 76,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust has slight blow

nearside rear tyre close to / on wear limit

offside front flexi hose perishing

offside rear tyre sidewall showing signs of being run under inflated

screen has minor damage

Pass 29 Sep 2009 71,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall slight damage

rear fog lamp cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2009 71,045 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall slight damage

rear fog lamp cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2008 65,820 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 65,817 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 59,866 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 50,772 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 50,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y385 CEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y385 CEG, 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 Y385 CEG registered?

Y385 CEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y385 CEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y385 CEG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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