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X448 CHT

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,724 mi
Last recorded79,724 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX448 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,724 miles

Exhaust not expected to last

Nearside front CV boot deteriorated/ has a pin hole in it.

Subframe corroded.

Fail 15 Feb 2017 79,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust not expected to last

Nearside front CV boot deteriorated/ has a pin hole in it.

Subframe corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,880 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 5 Feb 2016 78,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2015 77,350 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 76,625 miles

Battery not secure.

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake pad warning wire broken.

Nearside steering rack gaiter damp.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 76,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Battery not secure.

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake pad warning wire broken.

Nearside steering rack gaiter damp.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 73,160 miles

Battery insecure.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 73,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Battery insecure.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 70,656 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 70,655 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 68,147 miles

nearside inner cv gaiter leaking grease

Fail 24 Jan 2011 68,147 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside inner cv gaiter leaking grease

Pass 30 Dec 2009 65,422 miles

nearside inner cv gaiter split

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Jan 2009 63,017 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 63,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heat-shield loose

Pass 24 Jan 2008 60,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 55,307 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 55,307 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 47,656 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R tyre has a nail in it.

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

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

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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X448 CHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X448 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 X448 CHT registered?

X448 CHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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