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AJ55 ADE

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,984 mi
Last recorded70,984 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ADE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 70,984 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 70,984 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 62,795 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 62,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 57,751 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 57,751 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 55,053 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 55,053 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 54,195 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from front flexible joint, rear silencer heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 54,191 miles

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

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

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

Engine oil level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from front flexible joint, rear silencer heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 52,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from front flexible joint, rear silencer heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5mm, tyre also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 52,652 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from front flexible joint, rear silencer heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5mm, tyre also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 50,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint, rear silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,175 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wear material approximately 2mm thick, advise replacement soon (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 45,650 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 42,469 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,636 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,510 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 25,440 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 19,720 miles

N/S wiperblade split

Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,786 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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AJ55 ADE is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AJ55 ADE, 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 AJ55 ADE registered?

AJ55 ADE is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is AJ55 ADE safe to buy?

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