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CA57 LMJ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

145,831 mi
Last recorded145,831 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 LMJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2020 145,831 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box insecure at join - leaking fumes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle both sides trailing arm forward join - inner surface severely corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at oil filter housing and bell housing areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both rack joints ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on outer edges - tread depth on both tyre @2mm across tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Front both sides inner drive shaft boot leaking grease from under clip

Nearside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mount - rubber split/perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened strut top of shock tube corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 132,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 19 Dec 2018 132,072 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 117,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2018 117,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 99,186 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 98,922 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 82,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

baby seats fitted to the offside and nearside rear seats.

engine oil low

Fail 15 Jan 2016 82,816 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

baby seats fitted to the offside and nearside rear seats.

engine oil low

Pass 20 Jan 2015 66,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box peeling

Fail 16 Jan 2015 65,422 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust box peeling

Pass 15 Jan 2014 49,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 35,197 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)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 23,149 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 23,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 18,427 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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CA57 LMJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,766 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 Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA57 LMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Bravo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CA57 LMJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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