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SM08 OWA

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

120,870 mi
Last recorded120,870 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 120,870 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

rear washer stalk operates front washer jets

Fail 22 Dec 2020 120,870 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

rear washer stalk operates front washer jets

Pass 16 Dec 2019 109,564 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear washer button operates front washer jets

Fail 16 Dec 2019 109,564 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear washer button operates front washer jets

Pass 13 Dec 2018 99,418 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 99,418 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 96,712 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 96,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 89,057 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 89,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

heatsheilds insecure

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

rear wiper torn

Pass 26 Aug 2014 77,552 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/r worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2014 77,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/r worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,574 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 64,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 52,909 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,657 miles

small tear nearside wiper blade

Fail 4 Jul 2011 38,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

small tear nearside wiper blade

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 OWA is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 OWA, 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 OWA registered?

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

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