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X469 CHT

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,107 mi
Last recorded91,107 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX469 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 91,107 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both reg lamp bulb holders missing lens covers

center stop lamp not working

offside rear tyre perished,offside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

passenger front exterior door handle damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2014 91,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both reg lamp bulb holders missing lens covers

center stop lamp not working

offside rear tyre perished,offside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

passenger front exterior door handle damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2013 83,849 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 75,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn/pitted,advise change next pad replacment

both front to rear and offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

front wipers split at ends

nearside front ext door handle insecure,still operative at time of test

rear tailgate/stop lamps not illuminating

Pass 31 Mar 2012 75,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn/pitted,advise change next pad replacment

both front to rear and offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

front wipers split at ends

nearside front ext door handle insecure,still operative at time of test

rear tailgate/stop lamps not illuminating

Fail 2 Feb 2012 73,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs in poor condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking

passenger door handle defective but opens door

Fail 1 Feb 2011 63,586 miles

Centre Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight blow on centre exhaust joint.

some bulbs not working on centre stop lamp.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,586 miles

slight blow on centre exhaust joint.

some bulbs not working on centre stop lamp.

Fail 4 Feb 2010 59,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 59,111 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,809 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 49,466 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 46,487 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,487 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 43,340 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 43,340 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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X469 CHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X469 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 X469 CHT registered?

X469 CHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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