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SM62 DFK

2012 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,291 mi
Last recorded113,291 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Bravo64,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 DFK
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2024 113,291 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 101,945 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 95,301 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 95,301 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust heat shield next to fuel tank is loose

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 87,208 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2020 79,853 miles

Rear axle beam front bushes slightly worn/soft

Fail 12 Oct 2020 79,852 miles

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

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

Rear axle beam front bushes slightly worn/soft

Pass 30 Oct 2019 74,114 miles

Nearside Rear plastic trim loose

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 63,177 miles

emissions too low to record

Pass 3 Oct 2017 49,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/split

Pass 21 Oct 2016 35,941 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

smoke abandoned because emissions too low to read

Pass 28 Oct 2015 26,324 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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SM62 DFK is a 2012 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM62 DFK, 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 SM62 DFK registered?

SM62 DFK is a 2012 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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