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SM08 OVW

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,812 mi
Last recorded81,812 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 75,278 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 75,271 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear shockabsorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heatshield missing from catalyser (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 69,096 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 64,726 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 57,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,680 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 9 Feb 2015 54,680 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 13 Feb 2014 52,255 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condition of exhaust

winter tyres fitted to front

Pass 13 Feb 2014 52,255 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of exhaust

winter tyres fitted to front

Fail 4 Feb 2013 49,672 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

winter tyres fitted to front

Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,672 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

winter tyres fitted to front

Pass 10 Feb 2012 46,641 miles

exhaust tailbox casing slightly deteriorated

handbrake cable gaiters split

Pass 17 Feb 2011 29,092 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 29,062 miles

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

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

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 OVW is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM08 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

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

Is SM08 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 OVW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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