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EF57 LFE

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,842 mi
Last recorded90,842 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 LFE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 90,842 miles

exhaust corroded

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

water leak engine

Fail 19 Jan 2026 90,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

water leak engine

Pass 17 Jan 2025 88,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 88,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 84,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 81,684 miles

Headlamp outer casings slightly faded, not yet affecting beam image. Would suggest this requires attention to prevent further decay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 81,684 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak passed emissions test on second attempt (joint resealed) (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp outer casings slightly faded, not yet affecting beam image. Would suggest this requires attention to prevent further decay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 75,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 69,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 69,199 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 61,606 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing heavily corroded and breaking up, not leaking

Underside coated

Pass 1 Jul 2019 54,748 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing (only) heavily corroded and starting to break up, not currently leaking

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 50,925 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 46,830 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 46,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 43,322 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perishing.

Pass 21 Feb 2015 38,983 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 34,242 miles

both front tyres worn bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,056 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 22,998 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,292 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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EF57 LFE is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EF57 LFE, 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 EF57 LFE registered?

EF57 LFE is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is EF57 LFE safe to buy?

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