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Y514 CEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,314 mi
Last recorded61,314 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY514 CEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 61,314 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes covered in paint at retest

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from filter

Fail 11 May 2010 61,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from filter

Pass 9 Jan 2009 54,367 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 54,366 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 49,554 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 49,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 39,655 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 39,655 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 32,747 miles

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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Y514 CEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y514 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 Y514 CEG registered?

Y514 CEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y514 CEG safe to buy?

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