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YE08 BVJ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,902 mi
Last recorded121,902 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 BVJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 121,902 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 121,330 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 116,011 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 115,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 109,741 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 101,428 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,770 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 94,770 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2018 84,758 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 84,756 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 73,024 miles

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)

Fail 31 May 2017 73,024 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,812 miles

Near side wing mirror cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2016 60,816 miles

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

Near side wing mirror cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,782 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 50,780 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,121 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 40,023 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 40,020 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2012 34,498 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 28,080 miles

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.

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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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.

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