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Y438 CEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,780 mi
Last recorded85,780 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 CEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 85,780 miles

nearside sill badly damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2010 85,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Center stop light not working

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 74,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

rear wiper blade torn

slight damage to body sill below NSR door

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,977 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 63,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,682 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 53,682 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s outer sill is damaged

slight power steering rack oil leak from the offside

Pass 14 Jun 2006 45,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2005 38,060 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both front tyres worn inner edges

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damage

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2005 38,060 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damage

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

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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Y438 CEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 Y438 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 Y438 CEG registered?

Y438 CEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y438 CEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y438 CEG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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