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SP08 ZZJ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,424 mi
Last recorded86,424 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 ZZJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2023 86,424 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front subframe corroded and bushes perished/worn

Front subframe prescribed area corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Outer both sills week and corroded

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

Rear axle mount prescribed area corroded

Rear disc back plates corroded (both)

Rear subframe corroded

boot floor corroded

exhaust flexi corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 82,321 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals both (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust flexi and flange corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2022 82,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals both (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust flexi and flange corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 79,120 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear spring seats corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 76,568 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear top plates corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 76,558 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear top plates corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 71,969 miles

Front subframe corroded at parts

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 71,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded and flaking off at parts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe corroded at parts

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 67,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front worn on inner edge.

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 67,654 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger torn (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively rough knocking when rocking from side to side. (2.2.D.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear pads damaged by excessive heat.

Offside Front worn on inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 64,396 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 64,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 64,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 60,759 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 60,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,449 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,086 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,229 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2012 31,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edges to 0

Fail 10 Mar 2012 31,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edges to 0

Pass 12 Mar 2011 23,024 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 ZZJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SP08 ZZJ, 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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SP08 ZZJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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