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KR57 VBJ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,116 mi
Last recorded82,116 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 VBJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 82,116 miles

Nearside Front door slight damage

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side did not lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 82,116 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front door slight damage

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side did not lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 78,719 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 74,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 66,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arms rear bushes split

rear exhaust mounting rubber split and supporting the exhaust

Fail 12 Mar 2018 66,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/r15 91h (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arms rear bushes split

rear exhaust mounting rubber split and supporting the exhaust

Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,103 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 58,998 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 51,173 miles

slight play is steering rack

Fail 15 Mar 2016 51,173 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,900 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 48,900 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,632 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 43,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 37,811 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,583 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 33,583 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 27,318 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

no oil on dipstick

Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,318 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

no oil on dipstick

Pass 14 Jun 2010 17,533 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 17,533 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KR57 VBJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KR57 VBJ, 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 KR57 VBJ registered?

KR57 VBJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is KR57 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 VBJ shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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