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LY08 ULW

2008 Fiat Brava

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,498 mi
Last recorded110,498 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Brava70,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 ULW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 110,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 107,955 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Jun 2023 105,258 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 101,642 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 101,642 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 95,740 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 95,725 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Signs of over heating to the disc and dads (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view But Outside zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 93,631 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 85,076 miles

bad oil leak

hubcaps fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 76,249 miles

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

hubcaps fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2018 76,249 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

hubcaps fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 64,492 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hubcaps fitted

Fail 2 May 2017 64,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hubcaps fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 53,155 miles

exhaust b/box is heavily corroded

front tyres are close to the limit - inner shoulders bald!! - rec. alignment check

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,746 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,173 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,972 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 18,424 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 18,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 11,732 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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LY08 ULW is a 2008 Fiat Brava in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY08 ULW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY08 ULW registered?

LY08 ULW is a 2008 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is LY08 ULW safe to buy?

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