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SP08 XFS

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,062 mi
Last recorded118,062 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 XFS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 118,062 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 118,056 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 113,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2020 113,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 104,334 miles

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

Nearside Front CV gaiter deteriorating.

Nearside Rear tyre worn.

Offside Front anti roll bar drop linkage, ball joint dust cover deteriorating.

Offside Front tyre worn.

Parking brake performance just met requirements.

Rear brake pads worn.

Pass 29 Jan 2018 92,739 miles

Offside front tyre worn

Oil leak.

Parking brake performance just met minimum requirements.

Fail 29 Jan 2018 92,739 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn/corroded.

Offside front tyre worn

Oil leak.

Parking brake performance just met minimum requirements.

Pass 28 Jan 2017 82,491 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 82,491 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 69,726 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 69,726 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking flexi pipe joint (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,678 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 60,678 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen cracked outside the swept area

engine check lamp on

Pass 1 Mar 2014 51,290 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

coolant level is low

Fail 27 Feb 2014 51,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

coolant level is low

Pass 1 Mar 2013 40,205 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 40,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,885 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,800 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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SP08 XFS is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SP08 XFS, 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 SP08 XFS registered?

SP08 XFS is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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