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EJ57 XKX

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,609 mi
Last recorded118,609 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 XKX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 118,609 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 18 Dec 2024 118,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 18 Dec 2023 107,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 107,518 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 79,765 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 72,260 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 72,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 68,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,102 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2019 64,102 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 57,129 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 57,129 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 49,404 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 42,963 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2016 42,963 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2015 32,415 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 27,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 27,208 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 24,015 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 19,291 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 13,643 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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EJ57 XKX is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XKX, 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 XKX registered?

EJ57 XKX is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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