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DS08 BLN

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,075 mi
Last recorded90,075 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 BLN
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 90,075 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 80,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 80,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 70,615 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 70,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 59,824 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 59,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Centre (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 52,856 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 52,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 45,534 miles

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

Plastic sill covers obscure some prescribed areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 45,456 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Plastic sill covers obscure some prescribed areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 36,046 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

under engine cover missing lower middle section screen washer bottle insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2013 30,232 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 30,232 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 25,466 miles

advise rear pads getting low

Pass 10 May 2011 23,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wing and bumper damaged

offside mirror glass cracked

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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DS08 BLN is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DS08 BLN, 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 DS08 BLN registered?

DS08 BLN is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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