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DS08 XGZ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,051 mi
Last recorded113,051 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 XGZ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 113,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - cracked - tyre low in pressure (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 May 2022 113,047 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - cracked - tyre low in pressure (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 109,867 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 109,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 107,673 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020 107,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 103,263 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 98,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box. (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 91,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Feb 2017 91,290 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 10 Feb 2015 65,271 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jan 2014 52,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 41,988 miles

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2013 41,988 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,638 miles

ADVISE rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2012 30,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADVISE rear exhaust system corroded

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 XGZ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS08 XGZ, 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 XGZ registered?

DS08 XGZ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is DS08 XGZ safe to buy?

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