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LS08 UCA

2008 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,602 mi
Last recorded174,602 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Brava70,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 UCA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 174,602 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advisory rear exhaust mounting rubber broken

Pass 15 Feb 2020 167,611 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 158,832 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front inner pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear inner pad very (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front inner leaking grease recommend (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory rear brake application is uneven

Pass 19 Feb 2018 137,767 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt advisory offside front inner leaking grease can not see hole due to under tray (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear on 2mm in part (4.1.E.1)

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory rear brakes noisey

advisory rear number plate lights only work when tap by hand

Fail 19 Feb 2018 137,767 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken nearside front (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

coil spring broken offside front (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt advisory offside front inner leaking grease can not see hole due to under tray (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear on 2mm in part (4.1.E.1)

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory rear brakes noisey

advisory rear number plate lights only work when tap by hand

Pass 7 Feb 2017 111,051 miles

under bonnet padding insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2017 111,050 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under bonnet padding insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2016 86,281 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,297 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 78,357 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,191 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 62,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,329 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,894 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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LS08 UCA is a 2008 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 70,691 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS08 UCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LS08 UCA is a 2008 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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