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Y553 SDC

2001 Fiat Brava

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,628 mi
Last recorded79,628 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 SDC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 79,628 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

pin sheared on bottom hinge,drivers door.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 79,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

pin sheared on bottom hinge,drivers door.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 71,238 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 62,878 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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Y553 SDC is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y553 SDC, 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

How do I check the history of Y553 SDC?

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What year was Y553 SDC registered?

Y553 SDC is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y553 SDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y553 SDC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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