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YE08 BVZ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,439 mi
Last recorded127,439 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 BVZ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 127,439 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 127,046 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 121,833 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 121,833 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 115,094 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 115,090 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 111,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 111,303 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 104,338 miles

front brake discs poor condition

n/s/r brake binding

n/s/r tyre bald edges

o/s/r pads low

o/s/r tyre split

Pass 13 Mar 2015 92,779 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,088 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 78,078 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

both n/s foot and handbrake effort lower than o/s

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,238 miles

coolant level low

Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,178 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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 BVZ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BVZ, 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 BVZ registered?

YE08 BVZ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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