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SP08 USS

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,379 mi
Last recorded51,379 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 USS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 51,379 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective half missing (bracket) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken/cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (just acceptable) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 50,355 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Half missing/corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 50,355 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Half missing/corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 49,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 49,123 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 48,415 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 48,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 47,679 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 46,829 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 43,997 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 42,454 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,901 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 36,318 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,799 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 30,665 miles

both rear tyres are perishing around the tread

Fail 26 Apr 2012 26,244 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f wiper blade torn

n/s/f wiper streaking screen slightly

n/s/r tyre tread slightly perished

o/s/f wiper blade torn

o/s/f wiper streaking screen slightly

o/s/r tyre tread slightly perished

rear brake discs pitted on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 26,244 miles

n/s/f wiper blade torn

n/s/f wiper streaking screen slightly

n/s/r tyre tread slightly perished

o/s/f wiper blade torn

o/s/f wiper streaking screen slightly

o/s/r tyre tread slightly perished

rear brake discs pitted on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,264 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)

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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SP08 USS is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP08 USS, 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 SP08 USS registered?

SP08 USS is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is SP08 USS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 USS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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