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SM57 VOD

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,882 mi
Last recorded72,882 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 VOD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 72,882 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 72,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 May 2019 72,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket detached from floor mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached debonded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front cross member below radiator corroded to holes (not structural)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyrewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch fluid metal pipe heavily corroded … failure of pipe could result in brake fluid loss

suspension components heavily corroded in numerous places but not yet weakened significantly

Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,943 miles

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

front exhaust/rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 59,943 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust/rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,967 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 53,699 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VOD is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VOD, 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 VOD registered?

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

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