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SM08 XHZ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,420 mi
Last recorded84,420 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 XHZ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 84,420 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 84,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 78,387 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 76,175 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 74,139 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 73,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 71,299 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,223 miles

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

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

exhaust gas leak

Pass 24 Mar 2018 62,973 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has cut on wall

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 58,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 51,920 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,315 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,955 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 30,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F top strut bearing noisy

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Small cuts in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall (not deep enough to expose cord)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 30,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F top strut bearing noisy

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Small cuts in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall (not deep enough to expose cord)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,466 miles

N/S/R Tyre cracking.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 25,466 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/R Tyre cracking.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,031 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre (not repairable)

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 XHZ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XHZ, 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 XHZ registered?

SM08 XHZ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SM08 XHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 XHZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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