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AM08 VBT

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,131 mi
Last recorded104,131 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 VBT
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 104,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill repair covered with under seal

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 103,909 miles

Central Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust Has Major Leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Surface Corrosion Appearing Under Chassis

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 85,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 74,363 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 74,362 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 67,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre light cracking wall area

Pass 27 Jan 2021 66,524 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 66,118 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 64,180 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 64,180 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

advise offside rear tyre tread cracking & perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2018 61,814 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 58,816 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 56,058 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 56,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 51,227 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 51,227 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer detriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2014 46,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 46,450 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,768 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre low pressure

Fail 4 Apr 2013 40,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre low pressure

Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,137 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,209 miles

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

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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AM08 VBT is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AM08 VBT, 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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AM08 VBT is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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