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AF08 BPW

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,268 mi
Last recorded108,268 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 BPW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 108,268 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 108,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 91,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/r parking brake only met efficiency

surface corrosion to various rear suspension components

Fail 26 Jun 2024 91,493 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/r parking brake only met efficiency

surface corrosion to various rear suspension components

Pass 8 Jul 2023 86,724 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2023 86,721 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 81,958 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust front joint minor leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 78,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 72,760 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 72,760 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 68,201 miles

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

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

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

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 2 Jul 2018 62,317 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 57,222 miles

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 13 Jul 2017 57,222 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,675 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,138 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 44,138 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,812 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 36,812 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 32,416 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 27,091 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 21,067 miles

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

s/lip on both front brake discs

Fail 1 Jul 2011 21,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

s/lip on both front brake discs

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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AF08 BPW is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AF08 BPW, 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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AF08 BPW is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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