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SL08 EYY

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,108 mi
Last recorded170,108 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 EYY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 170,108 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 161,663 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2023 161,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2022 152,777 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 152,757 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 141,509 miles

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

Rear back box heat shield loose

Fail 30 Nov 2021 141,479 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear back box heat shield loose

Pass 20 Nov 2020 129,304 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 129,285 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2019 119,633 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2019 119,633 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2018 189,220 miles

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged Front + Rear (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged Front + Rear (5.2.3 (j))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2018 189,164 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged Front + Rear (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged Front + Rear (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2018 188,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged Front + Rear (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged Front + Rear (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 112,828 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Nov 2016 103,469 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

deterioration to outer skin rear exhaust box

extreme end offside front coil spring broken but still correctly seated

Pass 11 Nov 2015 93,677 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 93,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,368 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 83,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 75,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 75,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,347 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 63,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 58,736 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 45,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs inner surface corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,122 miles

front brake discs inner surface corroded

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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SL08 EYY is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SL08 EYY, 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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SL08 EYY is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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