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X522 CHT

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,872 mi
Last recorded56,872 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX522 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 56,872 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 51,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s wiper blade split on end

Fail 15 Sep 2009 44,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 36,951 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 32,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2006 30,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hanging objects removed from drivers view prior to test

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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X522 CHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue 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 X522 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 X522 CHT registered?

X522 CHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X522 CHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X522 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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