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SM08 FPD

2008 Fiat Bravo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,771 mi
Last recorded126,771 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 FPD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 126,771 miles

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 126,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 126,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

park brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 6 Sep 2018 113,515 miles

Brake cables corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre worn to legal limit

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 113,515 miles

Brake cables corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre worn to legal limit

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 99,906 miles

Engine Cover And Undertrays Fitted

Offside Rear Slight Cracking Between Tyre Tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 99,906 miles

Engine Cover And Undertrays Fitted

Offside Rear Slight Cracking Between Tyre Tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 92,108 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 92,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 86,188 miles

offside rear tyre splitting in tread grooves

Fail 28 Aug 2015 86,188 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket broken (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre splitting in tread grooves

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,090 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,557 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,394 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2013 56,300 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 48,257 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 35,903 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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SM08 FPD is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FPD, 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 FPD registered?

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

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