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ST57 YBH

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,229 mi
Last recorded67,229 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 YBH
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 67,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 67,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front CAT appears to have crack under component, build up soot around exhaust pipe

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

Front Wiper blades possible incorrect size or misaligned, contact when operated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front AC leak

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Clutch very weak

Pass 26 Oct 2024 64,082 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible Brake Hose + Brake Pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber Mounting Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under Vehicle General Rust Due to Age of Vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2024 64,082 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible Brake Hose + Brake Pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber Mounting Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under Vehicle General Rust Due to Age of Vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2023 62,039 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber mount broken, system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Under vehicle components have surface rust due to vehicle age

Pass 27 Oct 2022 59,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-Frame has Surface Rust

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tested in Wet Conditions

Under Vehicle + Steering/Suspension Components has Surface Rust

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 58,291 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose but secure

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front /rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

undertray loose but secure

Fail 28 Oct 2021 58,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose but secure

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front /rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

undertray loose but secure

Pass 28 Oct 2020 57,045 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 57,045 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 55,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 55,343 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 54,041 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil leak from n/s driveshaft oil seal

Fail 6 Apr 2018 54,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil leak from n/s driveshaft oil seal

Pass 22 Apr 2017 52,468 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 52,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and beam pattern incorrect, adjusters not working (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,015 miles

Differential oil seal looks suspect ...i.e.. leaking

N/s & o/s front lower suspension arm mount bushes are deteriorating (n/s split & o/s bonding )

Rear tyres are deteriorating & torn (see inner & outer bands) DOT = 4412

Fail 12 Apr 2016 51,015 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (wheel binding) (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Differential oil seal looks suspect ...i.e.. leaking

N/s & o/s front lower suspension arm mount bushes are deteriorating (n/s split & o/s bonding )

Rear tyres are deteriorating & torn (see inner & outer bands) DOT = 4412

Pass 14 Apr 2015 48,871 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 48,855 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 44,217 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded/loose

Fail 6 May 2014 44,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded/loose

Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

two rear tyres cracking in side tread pattern

Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,568 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 11,081 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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ST57 YBH is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ST57 YBH, 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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ST57 YBH is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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