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DU08 UBD

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,002 mi
Last recorded97,002 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 UBD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 97,002 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 96,985 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust silencer insecure front/ center/rear mountings (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 91,658 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jul 2017 83,812 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front brake wear indicators incomplete

front brake discs worn

o/s rear wheel binding

rear brake discs worn and brake pads low

Fail 1 Jul 2017 83,812 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake wear indicators incomplete

front brake discs worn

o/s rear wheel binding

rear brake discs worn and brake pads low

Pass 1 Jul 2016 76,837 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 68,392 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 68,392 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 60,310 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 60,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 51,420 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,581 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 42,581 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded and peeled away

Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,505 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 33,422 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UBD is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UBD, 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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DU08 UBD is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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