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SM57 ZFJ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,690 mi
Last recorded104,690 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 104,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 104,617 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 87,395 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking around tread pattern.

Offside Rear tyre is slightly scrubbed on outer edge and cracking in tread pattern.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 87,395 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer support bracket corroded from silencer. also clam corroded at joint with middle section and rear silencer. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking around tread pattern.

Offside Rear tyre is slightly scrubbed on outer edge and cracking in tread pattern.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 77,014 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 77,014 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front lower wishbone ball joint boot burst (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both aims (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Feb 2015 68,893 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 61,357 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 61,357 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 53,419 miles

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

both front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm

Fail 20 Feb 2013 53,418 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm

Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,599 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,361 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 33,361 miles

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

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

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 ZFJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SM57 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for SM57 ZFJ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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