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YV51 UDU

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,751 mi
Last recorded30,751 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 UDU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 30,751 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 30,361 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 30,037 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 30,037 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 29,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [ flexible pipe ] (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 29,132 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 28,852 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 28,564 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 27,683 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 26,801 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 26,030 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 25,189 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 24,317 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 23,215 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 22,292 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 21,547 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,780 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 19,922 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 19,470 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 19,049 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 19,049 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 18,790 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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YV51 UDU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YV51 UDU, 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 YV51 UDU registered?

YV51 UDU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is YV51 UDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 UDU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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