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DU58 VYW

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,094 mi
Last recorded138,094 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 VYW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 138,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle, front & rear

Fail 27 Nov 2024 138,024 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle, front & rear

Pass 30 Nov 2023 131,887 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 131,882 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust back box in the boot (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 124,677 miles

Corrosion to underside

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 124,640 miles

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

Corrosion to underside

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 116,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,897 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 93,480 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,667 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 69,577 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 63,583 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,394 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front screen marked

n/s washer jet not working

o/s headlamp damp not affecting image

Fail 11 Sep 2013 44,917 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front screen marked

o/s headlamp damp not affecting image

Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,655 miles

backbox slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 34,652 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

backbox slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 22,851 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 22,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DU58 VYW is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU58 VYW, 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 DU58 VYW registered?

DU58 VYW is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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