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SP08 ZZS

2008 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,416 mi
Last recorded71,416 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 ZZS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 71,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

repairs to sills covered by sealer and plastic covers

Fail 26 Mar 2024 71,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 67,648 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 63,219 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 57,335 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 55,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Suspension components & underside of vehicle corroded in parts

rear silencer exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2020 55,098 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Suspension components & underside of vehicle corroded in parts

rear silencer exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2019 50,401 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Front sub frame corroded

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Suspension components & underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Fail 12 Jun 2019 50,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust deteriorating

Front sub frame corroded

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Suspension components & underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Pass 7 Jun 2018 45,303 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 45,303 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 40,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 40,776 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 37,021 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 37,021 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 33,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 2 Apr 2015 33,567 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 10 Mar 2014 30,346 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,463 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 20,248 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 14,757 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 ZZS is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZZS, 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 ZZS registered?

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

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