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Y253 ADS

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,674 mi
Last recorded71,674 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 ADS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,674 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2011 71,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2010 70,168 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 70,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 62,366 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 62,366 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 60,035 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 60,035 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 52,079 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 46,771 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 44,739 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 44,738 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y253 ADS 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 58.3%.

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 Y253 ADS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y253 ADS registered?

Y253 ADS is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y253 ADS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y253 ADS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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