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CV08 XUF

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,822 mi
Last recorded152,822 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 XUF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 152,822 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 141,122 miles

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

PARKING BRAKE 16%, would appear needs adjustment

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 132,689 miles

Parking brake 16% . Only just met required performance.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust not fully supported/ rear box deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2017 123,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. only just net handbrake performance on 2nd attempt (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 123,191 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 112,115 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 112,023 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear brake recordings low (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,434 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE UNEVENLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 23 Apr 2015 95,404 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE UNEVENLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 68,343 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 68,343 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,819 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,796 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 37,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CV08 XUF is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CV08 XUF, 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 CV08 XUF registered?

CV08 XUF is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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