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HJ57 VML

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,745 mi
Last recorded84,745 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 VML
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 84,745 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 83,300 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 83,300 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 82,190 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,014 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 79,661 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 77,816 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bush deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2018 73,435 miles

front exhaust flexi has minor leak

oil leak

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 68,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear box has corrosion (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 68,569 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear box has corrosion (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 63,714 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 58,199 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,098 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 47,418 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 47,418 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 33,342 miles

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

n/s/r plastic underbody cover insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,342 miles

n/s/r plastic underbody cover insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,615 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 19,615 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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)

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

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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HJ57 VML is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HJ57 VML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ57 VML registered?

HJ57 VML is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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