Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2001 Ccm 604 E?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2001 Ccm 604 E?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2001 Ccm 604 E?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2001 Ccm 604 E reliable?

Based on MOT data from 277 vehicles, the 2001 Ccm 604 E has a first-time MOT pass rate of 83.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2001 Ccm 604 E?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ccm 604 E (2001)

277 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.3% first-time pass rate

2001 Ccm 604 E

CarHunch analysed 277 real MOT records for the 2001 Ccm 604 E. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2001 CCM 604 E passes its MOT slightly above the UK average, with 83.3% first-time pass rate versus 80%, and only 11.9% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure for a two-decade-old machine. This is a genuinely reliable cohort for its age.

The median mileage of just 6,147 miles suggests these are lightly used or part-time vehicles, which explains the strong pass performance; however, the average 1.61 failures per vehicle and 4.0 advisories indicate that when problems do appear, they're numerous enough to warrant a pre-purchase inspection covering brakes, lights, and suspension wear. Before buying, have a mechanic specifically check the advisory items on any example you're considering, since they often signal emerging issues on aging classics.

We have limited data for the 2001 Ccm 604 E — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

83.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

11.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.61

Over 8.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–10k

For context

These stats describe 277 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 277 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 729 Ccm 604 E vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 40.9%

298

Yellow 23%

168

Black 21.9%

160

Green 5.9%

White 4%

Grey 2.5%

Blue 1.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2001 Ccm 604 E vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

6,147

typical

3,847

low mileage

10,068

high mileage

Half of all 2001 Ccm 604 E vehicles fall between 3,847 and 10,068 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,847 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 3,847–10,068 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2001 Ccm 604 Es sit.

⚠ Over 13,591 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2001 Ccm 604 E — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 36% of 2001 Ccm 604 Es are still active.

Numbers are declining — 38 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (36% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

8.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.61

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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