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VK57 XVX

2007 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

129,949 mi
Last recorded129,949 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Fiat Bravo66,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 XVX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 129,949 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Spring Mounting Has Had Repair (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust Backbox Outer Skin Corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2020 129,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Spring Mounting Has Had Repair (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust Backbox Outer Skin Corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2019 129,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various under body pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very thin and flaky in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various suspension/ brakes and steering components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

back box outer skin corroded/split

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Jun 2018 123,715 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 115,489 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 10 Jan 2017 115,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2015 104,377 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 55,961 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating inner brake disc surfaces worn/pitted/scored (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 94,793 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 85,963 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,691 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2012 61,690 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 504,765 miles

n/s plastic sill brocken

Fail 28 Sep 2011 50,476 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

n/s plastic sill brocken

Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,518 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 39,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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VK57 XVX is a 2007 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2007 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 66,853 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 VK57 XVX, 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 19 years old, this Fiat Bravo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK57 XVX registered?

VK57 XVX is a 2007 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is VK57 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK57 XVX shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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