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SM08 FPA

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

233,092 mi
Last recorded233,092 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 FPA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 233,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 233,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation parking brake cable broken where entering body (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation cable broken where entering body (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 230,913 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear brake pipes plastic coating starting to swell up

Fail 21 Dec 2020 230,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear brake pipes plastic coating starting to swell up

Pass 1 Jul 2019 216,498 miles

Nearside Front road wheel buckled

nearside rear hand brake cable outer cover split

rear chassic legs soft and corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 216,498 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front road wheel buckled

nearside rear hand brake cable outer cover split

rear chassic legs soft and corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 200,582 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded, worn and offside rear brake pads slightly low approx. 3mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre tread depth slightly low and bald on inner edge, advise renewal (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake performance slightly low, 17%

Fail 26 Jun 2018 200,582 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working both sides front (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded, worn and offside rear brake pads slightly low approx. 3mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre tread depth slightly low and bald on inner edge, advise renewal (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake performance slightly low, 17%

Pass 4 Jul 2017 184,360 miles

front sub frame heavily corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2017 184,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

front sub frame heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 165,327 miles

all discs slight lip and corroded

all tyres low

Fail 20 Jun 2016 165,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all discs slight lip and corroded

all tyres low

Pass 25 Jun 2015 145,743 miles

both handbrake cables tight

slight oil leak at gearbox

Fail 25 Jun 2015 145,743 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 124,555 miles

exhaust and rubbers in poor condition

front tyres in poor condition

slight dent in n/s/f wheel rim

slight gearbox leak

Pass 28 May 2013 96,627 miles

exhaust corroded

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 27 May 2013 96,627 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

handbrake long

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2012 72,844 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 72,844 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,914 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 50,914 miles

Nearside 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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SM08 FPA is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SM08 FPA, 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 SM08 FPA registered?

SM08 FPA is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for SM08 FPA shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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