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X226 CHT

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,922 mi
Last recorded20,922 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 May 2011 20,922 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2011 20,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2010 20,782 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 May 2009 20,427 miles

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

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre almost worn to cord on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2009 20,414 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre almost worn to cord on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2008 19,875 miles

exhaust starting to show corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing on insides nearing limits

Pass 25 May 2007 18,971 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 May 2007 18,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn to low tread depths on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2006 18,006 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked in corner

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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X226 CHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X226 CHT, 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 X226 CHT?

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What year was X226 CHT registered?

X226 CHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X226 CHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X226 CHT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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