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YL08 YYK

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,865 mi
Last recorded102,865 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 YYK
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 102,865 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 102,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 97,358 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 91,743 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 rust (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 85,933 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 81,646 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 75,517 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive on under tray of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 66,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 66,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,932 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,183 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 52,183 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 43,788 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 36,064 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 28,958 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 22,635 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 16,370 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 16,370 miles

Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YL08 YYK is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YL08 YYK, 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 YL08 YYK registered?

YL08 YYK is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is YL08 YYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 YYK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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