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SM08 XLS

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,835 mi
Last recorded99,835 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 99,835 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 99,831 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))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 87,918 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 87,918 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,917 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 81,917 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 77,054 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 77,019 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 71,603 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 65,306 miles

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

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

nail in near side rear tyre

off side front road wheel outer rim damaged

oil leaks

windscreen marked

Fail 28 Dec 2015 65,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nail in near side rear tyre

off side front road wheel outer rim damaged

oil leaks

windscreen marked

Pass 20 Jan 2015 58,130 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 47,752 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 41,084 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 41,084 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 40,204 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 40,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,491 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 XLS is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

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

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