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WM08 XSJ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,448 mi
Last recorded121,448 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 XSJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 121,448 miles

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

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 120,084 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 115,272 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 115,271 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 111,745 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 111,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement brakes sticking on (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front 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))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid well above maximum

Pass 23 May 2019 103,696 miles

park brake only just met minimum requirements

Fail 21 May 2019 103,694 miles

Central Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer both mounts (6.1.2 (a))

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

park brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 31 May 2018 97,013 miles

Central silencer rusty

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 97,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake lever not returning fully (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement not returning fully (1.1.15 (e))

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

Central silencer rusty

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 90,635 miles

Nearside Rear silencer mounting rubbers deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2017 90,635 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam ( bulb fitted wrong or faulty bulb) (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear silencer mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2016 84,322 miles

Nearside Rear rear silencer rubber mounting deteriorated but still secure

Fail 3 Jun 2016 84,321 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 75,985 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 75,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2014 65,856 miles

rear exhaust mount deteriated still secure

rear silencer rusty

Pass 28 May 2013 57,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 47,302 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,675 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 34,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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WM08 XSJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WM08 XSJ, 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 WM08 XSJ registered?

WM08 XSJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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