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DS08 BNF

2008 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,535 mi
Last recorded77,535 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 BNF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 77,535 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 77,474 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 77,468 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 75,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear sub frame and general bodywork unerneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 75,942 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear sub frame and general bodywork unerneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 72,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 72,845 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 69,606 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 66,140 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 62,774 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 59,388 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 56,105 miles

Exhaust rear to centre section joint not fully tightened.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertray not fully secure CAT heat shield loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 56,098 miles

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

Exhaust rear to centre section joint not fully tightened.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertray not fully secure CAT heat shield loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 52,018 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,858 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 46,005 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,034 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 34,819 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,281 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 22,008 miles

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

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 BNF is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS08 BNF, 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 BNF registered?

DS08 BNF is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 June 2008.

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