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X968 BHT

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,839 mi
Last recorded99,839 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX968 BHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 99,839 miles

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

child seat fitted

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to rear coil springs

engine cover fitted

engine cover fitted

front bonnet trim cracked

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre perished in the tread

Pass 5 Feb 2015 95,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to front coil springs

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Feb 2015 95,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to front coil springs

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2014 91,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

centre stop light not working

corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to rear coil springs

Fail 28 Jan 2014 91,462 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both front wipers split

centre stop light not working

corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 28 Jan 2013 86,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to rear coil springs

wheel trims fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both front anti roll bar bushes perishing

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to metal brake pipes

n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover perishing

o/s/f check strap inop

o/s/r brake slightly binding

wheel trims fitted to o/s

Pass 1 Feb 2011 76,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front anti roll bar bushes perishing

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to rear coil springs

engine cover fitted

exhaust flexible joint damaged

o/s/r tyre perished

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight corrosion to front coil springs

slight corrosion to radiator

wheel trims fitted ( n/s/r missing )

Fail 29 Jan 2011 76,602 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front anti roll bar bushes perishing

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to rear coil springs

engine cover fitted

exhaust flexible joint damaged

o/s/r tyre perished

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight corrosion to front coil springs

slight corrosion to radiator

wheel trims fitted ( n/s/r missing )

Pass 3 Feb 2010 70,725 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 64,114 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 57,083 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 50,096 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 42,096 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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X968 BHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X968 BHT, 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 X968 BHT registered?

X968 BHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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