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SM08 OVP

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

102,869 mi
Last recorded102,869 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 OVP
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 102,869 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust shield loose at rear

front and rear subframe and suspension showing signs of corrosion but not holed

oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2025 102,868 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust shield loose at rear

front and rear subframe and suspension showing signs of corrosion but not holed

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2024 97,273 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

front and rear subframes axles and suspension all showing signs of corrosion but not holed

oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2024 97,273 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

front and rear subframes axles and suspension all showing signs of corrosion but not holed

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2023 92,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroding

Fail 11 Jan 2023 92,425 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s front lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing could not be tested (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle mounting prescribed area corroded and holed to excess...outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2021 91,097 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 86,197 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 86,197 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 79,108 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 79,105 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 74,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 74,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,006 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 69,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 63,429 miles

Nearside Rear SLIGHT CUT IN SIDEWALL OF TYRE

Fail 18 Jul 2016 63,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONTPIPE FLEX AND JOINT (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH FRONT (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear SLIGHT CUT IN SIDEWALL OF TYRE

Fail 13 Jul 2016 63,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat flange and flexi. (7.1.2)

Entire exhaust in poor condition.

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 57,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 57,486 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 50,696 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 44,205 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,841 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

back box deteriorated/outer skin

offside front tyre worn on inner edge /close too limit

offside rear tyre cut in tread

Fail 3 Apr 2013 42,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

back box deteriorated/outer skin

offside front tyre worn on inner edge /close too limit

offside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,572 miles

rear box derteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2012 38,572 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear box derteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,029 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 33,029 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.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 OVP is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 OVP, 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 OVP registered?

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

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