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SM08 MTV

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,665 mi
Last recorded115,665 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 MTV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 115,665 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 109,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Aug 2020 109,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2019 93,357 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 93,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,766 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 73,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 65,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front nail in tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2016 65,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front nail in tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2014 61,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2013 54,023 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front and rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2012 44,826 miles

front discs worn

rear exhaust corroded

slight greace leak from o/side inner cv boot

Fail 19 Nov 2012 44,826 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

rear exhaust corroded

slight greace leak from o/side inner cv boot

Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,561 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,783 miles

front wipers noisy

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 MTV is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MTV, 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 MTV registered?

SM08 MTV is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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