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SM08 XJK

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,572 mi
Last recorded118,572 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 118,572 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 185,266 miles

Front brake discs and pads slightly worn

Front oil leak

Rear brake discs and pads slightly worn

Rear trail arm bushes cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2016 185,206 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake discs and pads slightly worn

Rear trail arm bushes cracked

Front brake discs and pads slightly worn

Front oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 108,649 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 108,649 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side front fog light inoprative

Pass 27 Jun 2014 96,864 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 96,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 81,454 miles

rear washer switch needs to be pressed to work the front washers

Fail 21 Jun 2013 81,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 63,726 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 46,404 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 46,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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 XJK is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 XJK, 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 XJK registered?

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

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