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DS57 EJD

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,405 mi
Last recorded97,405 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 EJD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 97,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 91,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 79,317 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 79,317 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 65,005 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 53,354 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 37,569 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 37,561 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,144 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,312 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 27,039 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 22,829 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 19,824 miles

front brake pads etting low

Pass 10 Jan 2013 16,521 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 13,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 13,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 10,217 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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DS57 EJD is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS57 EJD, 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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What year was DS57 EJD registered?

DS57 EJD is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is DS57 EJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 EJD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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