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ML08 MTJ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,245 mi
Last recorded87,245 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 MTJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 87,245 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 87,245 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 85,027 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 85,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 80,574 miles

Both front tyres low

Pass 23 Mar 2022 74,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 67,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 67,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Excessively delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 62,116 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 62,116 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant bottle empty

Pass 19 Mar 2019 57,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded But Not Blowing

Fail 16 Mar 2019 57,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears - Worn Thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded But Not Blowing

Pass 24 Mar 2018 52,856 miles

coolant level below min

Fail 16 Mar 2018 52,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has a nail in and is heavily cracking between tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake discs also heavily lipped (3.5.1g)

brake fluid level below max

coolant level below min

Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,198 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 42,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 33,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear

nearside rear tyre cracking badly 225/45 17

Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,100 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 27,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 26,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,346 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre tread perished

Pass 5 Jul 2012 25,781 miles

front nearside offside wiper blades worn and split

nearside screen washer jet poor

Pass 7 Jul 2011 23,521 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,567 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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ML08 MTJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML08 MTJ, 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 ML08 MTJ registered?

ML08 MTJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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