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X227 CHT

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,040 mi
Last recorded95,040 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX227 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 95,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 81,470 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 81,470 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 73,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 73,774 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 65,126 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 65,126 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,235 miles

brake pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2010 61,170 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 61,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 59,066 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 59,066 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 57,004 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 54,397 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 51,379 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 48,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 48,063 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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X227 CHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 X227 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.

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What year was X227 CHT registered?

X227 CHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X227 CHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X227 CHT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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