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SM12 XUY

2012 Fiat Bravo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,483 mi
Last recorded86,483 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Bravo64,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 XUY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 86,483 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak t/stat area ()

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated at battery positive terminal, suspect been hot (4.11 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nose from n/s/r suspect bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective low pressure ()

suspension components corroded inc subframe etc

underside corroded inc sill areas

Fail 20 Oct 2025 86,483 miles

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

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at manifold/cat (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak t/stat area ()

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated at battery positive terminal, suspect been hot (4.11 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nose from n/s/r suspect bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective low pressure ()

suspension components corroded inc subframe etc

underside corroded inc sill areas

Pass 29 Oct 2024 81,046 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

coolant low, topped up before test

knock from n/s/r, unable to see cause, possible rear axle bush/shock?

signs of battery terminal wires previously been hot

slight corrosion suspension components

slight corrosion underside including both sills

Fail 29 Oct 2024 81,045 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

coolant low, topped up before test

knock from n/s/r, unable to see cause, possible rear axle bush/shock?

signs of battery terminal wires previously been hot

slight corrosion suspension components

slight corrosion underside including both sills

Pass 27 Oct 2023 77,177 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

front heatshield insecure rear heatshield missing

rear brake pad warning light wires broken

Pass 29 Oct 2022 73,726 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, n/s worst (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

aux belt cracked

rear heatshield missing, front loose

slight wear suspension bushes

Fail 28 Oct 2022 73,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake flexible insecure

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, n/s worst (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

aux belt cracked

rear heatshield missing, front loose

slight wear suspension bushes

Pass 12 Oct 2021 64,959 miles

Front 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))

exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2021 64,959 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,453 miles

advice keep eye on front tyres

Pass 23 Sep 2019 54,553 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 46,714 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,443 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 36,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section exhaust (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 28,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 19,694 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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SM12 XUY is a 2012 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 64,242 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 SM12 XUY, 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 14 years old, this Fiat Bravo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM12 XUY registered?

SM12 XUY is a 2012 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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