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SB57 VMG

2008 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,111 mi
Last recorded123,111 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Brava70,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 VMG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 123,111 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 118,292 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 118,292 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 111,348 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 104,451 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 104,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 96,324 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 92,197 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 88,627 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 88,627 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust deteriorated at rear

exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2015 76,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust deteriorated at rear

exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,375 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,638 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 51,638 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 37,203 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,175 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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SB57 VMG is a 2008 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 70,691 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB57 VMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SB57 VMG registered?

SB57 VMG is a 2008 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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