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SM08 XKA

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,833 mi
Last recorded98,833 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 98,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear shockers corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2021 91,849 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2021 91,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2020 87,853 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 87,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 67,703 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 67,703 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 70,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 60,030 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 56,934 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,290 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 54,290 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhast (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 48,482 miles

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

Offside Rear and front tyres side walls badly scuffed

Fail 19 Sep 2014 48,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear and front tyres side walls badly scuffed

Pass 14 Aug 2013 36,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 31,592 miles

wiper blade mark on windscreen

Fail 9 Aug 2012 31,592 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

wiper blade mark on windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,561 miles

windscreen has light scoring

Fail 17 Jul 2012 31,561 miles

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

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

windscreen has light scoring

Pass 18 Jun 2011 29,816 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 XKA is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XKA, 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 XKA registered?

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

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