MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,902 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear tyre worn badly inside edge
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
both sides front suspension arm bushes deteriorating (rear of
corrosion front to rear rigid brake pipes, also reacting under coating, offside front rigid pipe also reacting under coating
corrosion rear chassis both sides
handbrake efficiency low
little reserve travel handbrake lever
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front tyre worn badly inside edge
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
both sides front suspension arm bushes deteriorating (rear of
corrosion front to rear rigid brake pipes, also reacting under coating, offside front rigid pipe also reacting under coating
handbrake efficiency low
little reserve travel handbrake lever
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Front 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))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Wing mirror glass damaged
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Wing mirror glass damaged
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake has little reserve travel
Engine light on at time of test
Nearside Front Wing mirror cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread
Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner and outter edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine light on at time of test
Nearside Front Wing mirror cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread
Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner and outter edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust rubber (7.1.1)
Near side wing mirror cracked
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Near side wing mirror cracked
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s mirror glass damaged
n/s rear tyre tread 3mm
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YE08 BVJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YE08 BVJ, 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 YE08 BVJ registered?
YE08 BVJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 April 2008.
Is YE08 BVJ safe to buy?
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