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SO08 CYJ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,956 mi
Last recorded179,956 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 CYJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 May 2021 179,956 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 165,309 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 165,309 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged through to cord exhaust rubbing it (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

heat shield loose at fuel tank

Pass 2 May 2019 154,284 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 154,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 136,708 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 120,265 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 106,078 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 106,078 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2015 90,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 May 2015 90,712 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 May 2014 81,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 May 2014 81,360 miles

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 May 2013 71,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

baby seats in rear

Pass 14 May 2012 61,050 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)

Fail 14 May 2012 61,050 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 27 May 2011 51,596 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 51,596 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SO08 CYJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SO08 CYJ, 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 SO08 CYJ registered?

SO08 CYJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is SO08 CYJ safe to buy?

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