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YD08 HVZ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,233 mi
Last recorded119,233 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 HVZ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 119,233 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaks to engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 118,810 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 117,934 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above rear trailing arm bush. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 117,731 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe corroded but not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped to car (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded but not excessive

Fail 23 Mar 2023 117,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced coating on inner glass reducing light intensity (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced coating on inner glass reducing light intensity (4.1.4 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe corroded but not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped to car (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 2 Apr 2022 166,852 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 116,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link bar nsf (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 116,827 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres perished and spliting

Pass 27 Feb 2021 116,675 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 116,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 116,607 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 116,486 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 114,291 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 114,280 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 109,947 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer bracket broken but still supported on middle section.

Pass 8 Mar 2015 96,387 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 76,370 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 57,229 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 36,861 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 36,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,787 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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YD08 HVZ 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 76.2%.

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 YD08 HVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD08 HVZ registered?

YD08 HVZ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is YD08 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 HVZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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