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SM08 OVZ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,289 mi
Last recorded66,289 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 66,289 miles

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

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017

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

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

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 59,076 miles

Oil leak looks like its coming from sump plug. ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 49,201 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 49,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2015 46,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre tread area perishing

offside rear tyre tread area perishing

rear exhaust silencer joint fouling heat shield

Fail 22 May 2015 46,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre tread area perishing

offside rear tyre tread area perishing

rear exhaust silencer joint fouling heat shield

Pass 23 May 2014 43,218 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre tread perished

o/s/r light cluster has condensation but doesnt affect light output

o/s/r tyre tread perished

Pass 14 May 2013 39,981 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 39,981 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2012 37,562 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 37,561 miles

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

Centre to rear exhaust very rusty and has a hole in the rear exhaust box

O/s front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to perish

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

Pass 24 May 2011 34,404 miles

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 OVZ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OVZ, 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 OVZ registered?

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

Is SM08 OVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 OVZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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