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SH08 CUC

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,139 mi
Last recorded119,139 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 CUC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 119,139 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 114,167 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 108,184 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 103,781 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 98,443 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 88,952 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 77,090 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

drivers elec window N/W

Fail 9 Jul 2019 77,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure damage & rubbing on wheel (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire present but needs re fitting rear (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coolant bottle empty

drivers elec window N/W

Pass 26 Jul 2018 75,256 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 19 Jul 2018 75,255 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 15 Jul 2017 72,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/R17,91V michelin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/R17,91V michelin (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

coolant/antifreeze below minimum within expansion bottle

offside rear tyre badly perished 225/45/R17,91W

Pass 15 Jul 2016 68,642 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 68,642 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box correded

Fail 11 Jul 2015 65,809 miles

Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box correded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,991 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,736 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,109 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

front to centre exhaust has a slight blow

offside headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,673 miles

bonnet hinges seized

no engine oil recorded on dipstick

offside and nearside front tyre tread are starting to wear close to legal limit

parking brake lever shows signs of travel with little reserve remaining

rear exhaust silencer shows signs of corrosion

Fail 24 May 2011 35,527 miles

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

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

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

bonnet hinges seized

no engine oil recorded on dipstick

offside and nearside front tyre tread are starting to wear close to legal limit

parking brake lever shows signs of travel with little reserve remaining

rear exhaust silencer shows signs of corrosion

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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SH08 CUC is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red 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 Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH08 CUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH08 CUC registered?

SH08 CUC is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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