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DU08 FSX

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,225 mi
Last recorded113,225 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 FSX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 113,225 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2023 113,225 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 110,549 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 110,549 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 108,912 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 98,879 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

os handbrake cableouter casing damaged

osr tyre nail in it

Fail 24 May 2019 98,635 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes have protective coatings

nsf tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

oil lfilter corroding

os handbrake cableouter casing damaged

osr tyre nail in it

Pass 12 May 2018 87,639 miles

brake pipes protective coated

oil leak

rear discs wearing

Fail 5 May 2018 87,635 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake pipes protective coated

oil leak

rear discs wearing

Pass 22 Apr 2017 76,652 miles

Nearside Rear nail in main tread

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2016 63,210 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,953 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 46,719 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 41,751 miles

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

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

brake check

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 34,507 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

osf tyre wearing low on inner tread area .

osr tyre has a cut in the tread area , not exposing ply .

Fail 19 May 2011 34,507 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid level low .

osf tyre wearing low on inner tread area .

osr tyre has a cut in the tread area , not exposing ply .

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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DU08 FSX 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 68.8%.

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 DU08 FSX, 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 DU08 FSX registered?

DU08 FSX is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DU08 FSX safe to buy?

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