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LY08 XAS

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,427 mi
Last recorded156,427 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 XAS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 156,427 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 152,484 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 152,484 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 148,714 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 148,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 144,694 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 144,666 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 138,155 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 121,223 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 121,223 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 114,432 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 103,462 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 103,462 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 88,650 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 88,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 70,413 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 70,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 57,535 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/R tyre tread cracked

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 57,535 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/R tyre tread cracked

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 47,671 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 39,267 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,285 miles

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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LY08 XAS is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LY08 XAS, 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 LY08 XAS registered?

LY08 XAS is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is LY08 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 XAS shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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