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SD58 HEJ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,020 mi
Last recorded101,020 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 HEJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 101,020 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 101,020 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 99,066 miles

Rear outer sills corroded but not excessive

Fail 2 Oct 2023 99,066 miles

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

Rear outer sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 3 Oct 2022 95,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 95,642 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 92,510 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 89,744 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 86,478 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 86,478 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 82,374 miles

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

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

fuel tank heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2017 74,303 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 56,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,679 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,306 miles

exhaust back box, outter casing corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,122 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 22,998 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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SD58 HEJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SD58 HEJ, 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 SD58 HEJ registered?

SD58 HEJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is SD58 HEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD58 HEJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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