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YS08 KHJ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,834 mi
Last recorded111,834 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 KHJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2023 111,834 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire catalytic converter (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

air filter housing melted due to missing exhaust heat shield

Pass 4 Apr 2022 109,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 109,103 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 107,374 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 107,358 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.135 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.337 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 104,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 101,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 101,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 87,798 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 87,794 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

gearbox leaking

Pass 12 May 2017 80,122 miles

Oil leak ON EXHAUST ()

Fail 12 May 2017 80,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AT LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ON EXHAUST ()

Pass 13 May 2016 71,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 71,993 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 64,659 miles

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

rear tyres age cracks present

Pass 27 May 2014 55,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corrosion

nearside rear tyre age cracks

Pass 14 May 2013 47,578 miles

disc scored pads wearing thin

Pass 11 May 2012 35,404 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 20,625 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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YS08 KHJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YS08 KHJ, 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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YS08 KHJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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