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BJ58 FFT

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,181 mi
Last recorded72,181 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 FFT
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 72,181 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 72,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 58,565 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jan 2024 58,545 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Handbrake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2023 53,815 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 51,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 49,621 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 39,770 miles

Nearside Rear lamp condensated

Pass 26 Apr 2018 32,472 miles

Nearside Rear Lower box corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 28,621 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 28,621 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 25,503 miles

Rear Exhaust outer layer corroded but not leaking

Fail 18 May 2016 25,501 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust outer layer corroded but not leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2015 23,911 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted cannot check others components.

Fail 11 Sep 2015 23,911 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine cover and under tray fitted cannot check others components.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 21,434 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 18,544 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 15,467 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 11,954 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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BJ58 FFT is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ58 FFT, 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 BJ58 FFT registered?

BJ58 FFT is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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