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EJ57 AVX

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

140,573 mi
Last recorded140,573 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 AVX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 140,573 miles

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2017 119,818 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front tyre slight damages outer sidewall

Oil leak ()

o/s mounting defective connected to drive shaft centre bearing housing to axle.

Fail 9 May 2017 119,818 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbones rear bushes damaged (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Outer 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)

Nearside Front tyre slight damages outer sidewall

Offside Front door stopper bolt loose

Oil leak ()

o/s mounting defective connected to drive shaft centre bearing housing to axle.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,359 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires brake sensor (1.9.2c)

near side front fog lamp damaged n/w

offside rear tyre has shoulder nail

oil leak under car

under trays - fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2016 95,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires brake sensor (1.9.2c)

near side front fog lamp damaged n/w

offside rear tyre has shoulder nail

oil leak under car

under trays - fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 73,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise n/s/f brake pad wear sensor broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,982 miles

Advise n/s/f brake pad wear sensor broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Apr 2014 53,499 miles

both front heaglight units bracket damaged but unit secure

n/s/f brake pad sensor damaged

n/s/f fog light lens damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2014 53,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front heaglight units bracket damaged but unit secure

n/s/f brake pad sensor damaged

n/s/f fog light lens damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2013 45,626 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,626 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,935 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 42,935 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 36,398 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 36,398 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,205 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 30,205 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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EJ57 AVX is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EJ57 AVX, 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 EJ57 AVX registered?

EJ57 AVX is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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