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WJ58 UCO

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,600 mi
Last recorded126,600 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 UCO
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 126,600 miles

Coolant leak Thermostat housing ()

Front plastic under trays insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm worn and out opf shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm worn and out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 126,588 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable broken at calliper (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant leak Thermostat housing ()

Front plastic under trays insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm worn and out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm worn and out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 122,025 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 122,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 114,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 109,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 109,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 86,336 miles

REAR EXHAUST DETERIOATED

Fail 2 Nov 2017 86,198 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST DETERIOATED

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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WJ58 UCO is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WJ58 UCO, 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 WJ58 UCO registered?

WJ58 UCO is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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