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YG08 FUB

2008 Fiat Bravo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,352 mi
Last recorded170,352 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 FUB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 170,352 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 170,346 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 166,095 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 166,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 155,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 155,248 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 142,295 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexi's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 142,284 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexi's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 129,925 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 129,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 115,891 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 110,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight rusting to inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 98,351 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 83,956 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Oil leak sump black with oil and oil level was below min, had to top up to carry out emisions ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 83,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush in front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush in front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Oil leak sump black with oil and oil level was below min, had to top up to carry out emisions ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 68,611 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 63,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2016 63,372 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2015 55,435 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 55,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 47,507 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded & peeling.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,507 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Rear exhaust box corroded & peeling.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,126 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 30,131 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,570 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 23,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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YG08 FUB is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YG08 FUB, 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 YG08 FUB registered?

YG08 FUB is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 FUB shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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