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SM57 BTV

2007 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,239 mi
Last recorded85,239 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Fiat Bravo66,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 BTV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 85,239 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sides wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle is been under sealed

Pass 5 Dec 2022 79,543 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 79,541 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beside repair patch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside 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 badly worn on edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 75,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 75,975 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 71,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 68,538 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2019 68,527 miles

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

offside rear shock absorber corroded

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Oct 2018 65,145 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,696 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on edges wearing low

Pass 13 Jan 2017 58,602 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 58,588 miles

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

Front Both tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Brake pad warning indicator insecure and rubbed through on wheel

Pass 9 Jan 2016 55,633 miles

Both front wiper blades torn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also rear mounting perished and clamp missing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Slight free play detected at road wheel

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 53,301 miles

O/S/R tyre cut on side wall

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 53,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 49,618 miles

advise slight brake bind at offside front brake

Fail 22 Jan 2014 49,587 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 45,297 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 41,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 35,779 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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SM57 BTV is a 2007 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 66,853 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 SM57 BTV, 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 19 years old, this Fiat Bravo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM57 BTV is a 2007 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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