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YM08 HYV

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,271 mi
Last recorded71,271 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 HYV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 71,271 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2025 71,166 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine has low oil pressure (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill in centre holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s outer sill at rear holed and corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s rear tyre cracked and split on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2024 68,907 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 7 Nov 2024 68,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2023 63,261 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 57,444 miles

rear gear box mounting split and worn to excess

Fail 25 Oct 2022 57,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear gear box mounting split and worn to excess

Pass 28 Oct 2021 50,518 miles

stone chip in centre of windscreen

Fail 25 Oct 2021 50,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

stone chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2020 43,053 miles

stone chip centre of windscreen

Fail 10 Nov 2020 43,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

stone chip centre of windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2019 33,033 miles

chip on screen zone B less than 40mm

Fail 9 Nov 2019 33,031 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chip on screen zone B less than 40mm

Pass 28 Feb 2019 32,319 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 31,517 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 30,416 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 28,479 miles

heat shield on rear exhaust silencer loose

near side front inner brake disc worn un-even

Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2014 24,610 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Feb 2014 24,601 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Feb 2013 22,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 19,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 15,234 miles

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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YM08 HYV is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YM08 HYV, 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 YM08 HYV registered?

YM08 HYV is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is YM08 HYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM08 HYV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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