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SM57 VMV

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,089 mi
Last recorded74,089 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 VMV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 74,089 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 74,085 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 67,203 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Nsr handbrake cable starting to knot

Fail 18 May 2021 67,203 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Nsr handbrake cable starting to knot

Pass 4 Jun 2020 62,191 miles

Front brakedisc s corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside

Suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2020 62,191 miles

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

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

Front brakedisc s corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside

Suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 61,323 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 57,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 54,515 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 54,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 50,417 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 50,417 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 45,105 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 45,102 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 38,847 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 38,847 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 26,385 miles

rear exhaust corroded front flexi exhaust rattling coolant low

Pass 30 Dec 2011 18,632 miles

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

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

front discs inner faces pitted

front exhaust flexi rattling

Pass 5 Jan 2011 10,898 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 10,898 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 10,841 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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SM57 VMV is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SM57 VMV, 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 SM57 VMV registered?

SM57 VMV is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is SM57 VMV safe to buy?

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